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Blackbird on overhauling Crossfire: Legion monetization

Why the RTS spin-off of the free-to-play FPS phenomenon gave up on its original microtransaction model after barely a month of Early Access

By Brendan Sinclair

Sony removing purchased Studio Canal content from PlayStation libraries

Users in some territories will no longer be able to watch films they've previously bought

By Danielle Partis

Intellivision “still working on” Amico despite dead trademark confusion

Trademark is once again live, CEO Phil Adam attributes error to US Patent and Trademark Office

By James Batchelor

Take-Two issues DMCA takedown against GTA VR modder

"The modifications are not intended to replace their games, nor are they a means of exploiting [their] IP," LukeRoss said

By Marie Dealessandri

Fall Guys reaches 50 million players

Milestone reached two weeks after going free-to-play, having previously hit 20 millions players in just 48 hours

A Better ABK calls for staff walkout following Roe vs Wade reversal

"Employees are actively facing state legislation that is putting women, LGBTQ+ employees, and their families at risk..."

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Narrative director Mary DeMarle joins BioWare | Jobs Roundup: July 2022

Ubisoft hires Lucy O' Brien as director of editorial communications, Rob Crossley is appointed Playstack's VP of publishing

By GamesIndustry Staff

BlizzCon to return in 2023

Blizzard commits to fan festival's return next year after three years without an in-person event

By Brendan Sinclair

US spending on games to drop 8.7% this year, says NPD

Interest in going out and doing things, higher food and fuel prices cited as factors in research group's expectations; Elden Ring predicted to top full-year sales charts

By Brendan Sinclair

Hot Wheels Unleashed wins best game at Italian Video Game Awards

LKA's Martha is Dead snags Best Innovation, Nacon Studio Milan takes home Outstanding Italian Company, and more

By Danielle Partis

God of War Ragnarök to release this November

Highly anticipated sequel to launch on PS4 and PS5

By Marie Dealessandri

Forspoken delayed again, now set for January 24

Square Enix pushes action-RPG to next year, citing "ongoing discussions with key partners"

By Brendan Sinclair

When supporting a non-profit, how do you vet them?

Riot Games' senior director of social impact Jeffrey Burrell explains the process of selecting organizations

By Jeffrey Rousseau

UK regulator investigating Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition

Competition and Markets Authority sets September 1 deadline to determine if deal might be anti-competitive

By Brendan Sinclair

17 must-see talks at Develop:Brighton 2022

A selection of talks to consider as you prepare your schedule for next week's conference

By GamesIndustry Staff

Apple, Google under pressure as EU approves Digital Markets Act

New legislation due to come into force this autumn, expected to loosen platform holders' control over iOS and Google Play

By James Batchelor

South Africa tightens video game restrictions and classification

"There is no 'All ages' age rating for games," the South African Film and Publication Board said

By Marie Dealessandri

Lumi Interactive CEO on making the world (and games) a kinder place

Lauren Clinnick discusses the studio's origin, its debut plant management game, and improving the industry for everyone

By Danielle Partis

Ubisoft plans Forward event for September 10

Multi-game showcase will follow a dedicated Skull and Bones spotlight stream later this week

By Brendan Sinclair

Is game preservation a losing battle?

Preservationists talk about the challenge of safeguarding and documenting the industry's past, present, and future

By Brendan Sinclair

NetEase invests "several million dollars" in Polish VR studio

Lodz-based Something Random is to release its debut title in 2023

By Marie Dealessandri

Itch.io bundle to raise money for abortion funds is now live

Bundle aims to secure $200,000 for organisations that provide financial assistance for abortions in the US

By Danielle Partis

Google settles class action lawsuit with $90 million fund

Funds to be divided among US developers who earned $2 million or less in annual revenue through Google Play from 2016 to 2021

By Marie Dealessandri

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has shipped 2m units within first week

Capcom says shipments of base game, released last year, now past 10 million units

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