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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 23m

Sony slams Tencent's defence of Horizon "knock-off" Light of Motiram, claiming "the damage is done, and it continues"

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Sony slams Tencent's defence of Horizon "knock-off" Light of Motiram, claiming "the damage is done, and it continues"

Sony has dismissed Tencent's latest filing over its Horizon Zero Dawn copyright lawsuit as "nonsense," insisting "the d…

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Nintendo downplays hack, claiming "no leak of personal, development, or business information"
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Nintendo downplays hack, claiming "no leak of personal, development, or business information"

Nintendo has announced hackers did not take any development or business information when they accessed its systems last…

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 5h

We know that Quantic Dream has been working on Star Wars Eclipse. What we didn't know is that the studio has also been working on a free-to-play multiplayer title: Spellcasters Chronicles. In an exclusive interview, the developers give the full story behind it.

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If Star Wars Eclipse was Quantic Dream’s safe bet, Spellcasters Chronicles is the wild card

A free-to-play multiplayer game wasn't on anyone's bingo card for the French studio – but here's why it might just work

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 7h

Ghost of Yōtei is the biggest first-party launch for PlayStation in Europe since Marvel's Spider-Man 2, according to GSD data

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Ghost of Yōtei debuts as Sony's biggest first-party title in Europe, says GSD

EA Sports FC 26 takes the top spot, but Ghost of Yōtei ranks in second for both unit sales and revenue

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 10h

2K-owned 31st Union has appointed Ben Brinkman as its studio head, who will begin leading the developer on October 20, 2025

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2K appoints Ben Brinkman as 31st Union studio head

Brinkman to start role on October 20, 2K president also provides update on Project Ethos

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 11h

Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary creator of the Dead or Alive series, and creative mind behind the 2004 version of Ninja Gaiden, has passed away at the age of 58

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Legendary developer Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden 2004, has died

Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary creator of the Dead or Alive series, and creative mind behind the 2004 version of Ninja…

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 1d

New report claims games industry M&A volume "stable" over Q3 2025
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New report claims games industry M&A volume "stable" over Q3 2025

Global games industry growth has remained chiefly "stable" over Q3 2025, with 49 mergers and acquisitions recorded acro…

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 1d

Blizzard's Platform & Technology workers vote to unionize
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Blizzard's Platform & Technology workers vote to unionize

Another division of Activision Blizzard has voted to unionize under the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

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Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses

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Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs

Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 1d

Necrosoft's Brandon Sheffield discusses the decision to delay Demonschool in order to avoid Hollow Knight: Silksong.

"I was on the side of staying, and the publisher was on the side of delaying. Ultimately, I think they were right."

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"Silksong really did take over." Why shifting Demonschool's release date was essential

Necrosoft head Brandon Sheffield emphasises the importance of a successful launch in a crowded market. "If you're a single-player game, it's one and done"

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 1d

Battlefield 6 has sold over seven million units across all platforms in five days, according to data shared exclusively with GamesIndustry.biz

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Battlefield 6 sells over 7m units across PC and console in five days

Data shared exclusively with GamesIndustry.biz also reveals Steam leads player count with a 55% share

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 1d

Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses

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Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs

Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources

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UK trade bodies call for new "growth" tax relief to scale-up studios "that will drive our industry for years to come"

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UK trade bodies call for new "growth" tax relief to scale-up studios "that will drive our industry for years to come"

Game makers in the UK are calling on the British government to support a new tax relief plan, Games Growth Relief, and …

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Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté exits Ubisoft after 20 years
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Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté exits Ubisoft after 20 years

Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté has left Ubisoft after 20 years.

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Jon Hicks, former Audience Development Director at Gamer Network, has joined GamesIndustry.biz as Editorial Director.

"I’m committed to GI telling the most important stories and delivering essential insights and analysis, and building on its legacy," he says.

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Jon Hicks joins GamesIndustry.biz as Editorial Director

Editorial veteran to head the GI brand and deliver editorial and event projects

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Charles Cecil says that using AI to upscale artwork for Broken Sword: Reforged was a mistake. "The result was not enormously satisfactory," he says. Instead, Revolution ended up redrawing the backgrounds from scratch, using the original artwork as a reference.

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"AI was an expensive mistake": Charles Cecil on innovation, insolvency, and Broken Sword

Plus, why Revolution Software needs to innovate for Broken Sword 6 – and why it might be a long way off

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

UK trade bodies call for new "growth" tax relief to scale-up studios "that will drive our industry for years to come"

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UK trade bodies call for new "growth" tax relief to scale-up studios "that will drive our industry for years to come"

Game makers in the UK are calling on the British government to support a new tax relief plan, Games Growth Relief, and …

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

News-in-Brief: Summer Game Fest confirmed for June 5 at new LA venue

Creator Geoff Keighley says it will be "a spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what’s next in video games"

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Summer Game Fest confirmed for June 5 at new LA venue | News-in-Brief

The resource for people who make and sell games.

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté exits Ubisoft after 20 years
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Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté exits Ubisoft after 20 years

Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté has left Ubisoft after 20 years.

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

Jon Hicks, former Audience Development Director at Gamer Network, has joined GamesIndustry.biz as Editorial Director.

"I’m committed to GI telling the most important stories and delivering essential insights and analysis, and building on its legacy," he says.

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Jon Hicks joins GamesIndustry.biz as Editorial Director

Editorial veteran to head the GI brand and deliver editorial and event projects

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

Sponsored: Xsolla, a global payment platform for game publishers and developers, has announced the availability of its Buy Button for Android.

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Android game developers in the US can now retain up to 95% of revenue with Xsolla Buy Button

From October 22, Android developers can enable link-outs to purchases from inside their games live in under 24 hours with a new SDK-powered checkout flow

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

Charles Cecil says that using AI to upscale artwork for Broken Sword: Reforged was a mistake. "The result was not enormously satisfactory," he says. Instead, Revolution ended up redrawing the backgrounds from scratch, using the original artwork as a reference.

www.gamesindustry.biz/ai-was-an-ex...

"AI was an expensive mistake": Charles Cecil on innovation, insolvency, and Broken Sword

Plus, why Revolution Software needs to innovate for Broken Sword 6 – and why it might be a long way off

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

Game Republic has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Industry Awards, with over 100 nominations across 12 categories celebrating development, studios, and individuals in games

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Game Republic announces nominees for 2025 Industry Awards

This year's ceremony introduces the Martyn Brown Rising Star Award, honouring the Team17 and Game Republic co-founder

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 2d

84% of mobile developers feel the industry cannot survive with Apple and Google dominating the app stores

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Majority of mobile devs believe industry won't survive without alternative app stores

New study also finds almost half of devs are "struggling with discoverability and saturation on major platforms"

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 3d

Microsoft denies U.S. retailers like Target and Walmart have removed Xbox products from stores
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Microsoft denies U.S. retailers like Target and Walmart have removed Xbox products from stores

Microsoft has refuted claims U.S. retailers have withdrawn sales of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, insisting major c…

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