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Plarium acquires Finnish mobile studio Futureplay to diversify game portfolio
Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 16:51
Mobile and PC game company Plarium has agreed to acquire Finnish mobile studio Futureplay for an undisclosed fee. ...
Ariana Grande to Headline Fortnite's Rift Tour With a 'Can't Miss Musical Journey'
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 04:23
Ariana Grande will not only join Fortnite's Icon Series as a playable character, but she is also set to headline Fortnite's Rift Tour with a "can't-miss musical journey across new realities."
Exclusive New Shin Megami Tensei V Screenshots Show Off The Characters And Demons
Game Informer - 2 Aug 2021 04:00
Publisher: Sega Developer: Atlus Release: November 12, 2021 Platform: Switch In the lead up to Shin Megami Tensei V's launch in November, we've been rolling out exclusive previews on the highly anticipated RPG from Atlus...
Former Blizzard Dev And Undead Labs Founder Calls For Gaming Industry To Unionize Following Activision Lawsuit
Game Informer - 2 Aug 2021 16:48
Following the most recent lawsuit against Activision Blizzard that cites sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and reported abuse, Jeff Strain says "enough is enough" and calls for the gaming industry to unionize. St...
There Were No Plans to Ever Release the McDonald's PlayStation 5 Controller
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 16:24
There were never any plans to release a McDonald's PlayStation 5 controller and the leaked design was simply an internal mock-up.
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Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 23:58Scarlett Johansson and Disney Legal Battle Is About More Than Black Widow
Den of Geek - 2 Aug 2021 23:57
It was the shot heard around the internet: Scarlett Johansson, the star of eight Marvel Studios movies and the face of Disney's biggest summer release, Black Widow, filed suit against Disney over an alleged breach in her...
In-game spending on Take-Two games jumped 15 percent during Q1 2022
Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 23:36
During its Q1 earnings presentation today, Take-Two announced a slight increase on GAAP net revenue boosted by a 15 percent jump on in-game spending over last year in the company†™s 2022 first quarter. ...
A What If...? Storyline Was Rejected Because It's Already Half the Plot of Guardians of the Galaxy 3
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 23:06
A What If...? storyline pitched by the head writer was rejected because it was "half the plot" of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.
Get a job: Sparx* is hiring an Environment Art Team Leader
Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 22:54
Sparx*, one of the leading external partners in the CG industry, is seeking an adventurous Environment Art Team Leader who enjoys the challenges of traveling whilst also doing the work you love. ...
Update: Take-Two CEO Says Company's Focus on Diversity 'Has Been Heightened'
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:46
As a lawsuit from the state of California accusing Activision-Blizzard of a "frat boy culture" and sexual harassment has come to light, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick responded to an inquiry about what the publisher is doi...
Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 150 million copies
Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 22:44
Grand Theft Auto V has surpassed 150 million lifetime sales, while the entire Grand Theft Auto family of video games has sold over 350 million since debut. ...
Did The Lord of the Rings Series Just Reveal Valinor?
Den of Geek - 2 Aug 2021 22:33
The seemingly impenetrable veil of secrecy that has long covered Amazon's The Lord of the Rings television series has been slightly lifted. Firstly, the series now has a firm release date to hype; one that, unfortunately...
New World: Why Amazon's MMO is Already Losing Streamer Support
Den of Geek - 2 Aug 2021 22:23
As New World‘s closed beta comes to an end, we’re left with the undisputed conclusion that Amazon’s upcoming MMO has the potential to be the company’s biggest game yet. New World has been drawing a lot of attenti...
Take-Two Prepares to Double Slate of 'Immersive Core Releases' in the Next Three Years
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:15
Take-Two is preparing to dramatically increase its game output in the coming years, especially when it comes to the biggest "core" titles that set the tone for its portfolio.
2K to Reveal New Franchise Later This Month
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:15
During its Q1 2022 earnings report, Take-Two Interactive announced that its subsidiary 2K will be unveiling a new IP later this month.
Niantic reverts Pokemon Go's pandemic changes despite player pushback
Game Developer - 2 Aug 2021 22:15
Despite player pleas, those pandemic tweaks have now started vanishing from Pokemon Go in the United States and New Zealand as of this week ...
Get $750 Worth Of Home Security Devices From ADT For Less Than $30 Today
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:08
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IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:06
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Record And Stream Your Gameplay In HD With This Top-Rated Recorder, Now Less Than $10
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:03
Capture your screen live in 4K, add your own custom graphics and logos and stream to Twitch and Youtube easier than ever.
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IGN - 2 Aug 2021 22:02
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Boost Your IT Earning Potential With This Amazon Web Services Training, Now Just $5 A Course
IGN - 2 Aug 2021 21:59
The entry level salary for an AWS Architect is $125k a year - and now you can train in it from home.