BioWare is “reimagining” how it works, saying that the team behind the next Mass Effect game “do[es]n’t require support from the full studio.” Consequently – and without clarifying the number of people impacted by the changes – general manager Gary McKay said the studio had “worked diligently” to redeploy BioWare staff “with other teams at … Read more
New publishing studio, Banshee Games, wants “to help make Northern Ireland a recognised hub for exceptional indie games.” In an introductory post, the team said its mission was “to elevant the local indie gaming scene by nuturing talent and helping to bring their creative visions to life.” “We are dedicated to supporting and showcasing the … Read more
Capcom has released its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, with net sales and operating income “in-line” with its fiscal plan, despite a 16.3 percent year-on-year drop in net sales to ¥88.9 billion ($572.7 million) and a 33% fall in net income. Consequently, the Japanese megacorp will not be revising its … Read more
The general manager of Nintendo’s IP department has clarified the company’s position on emulation. Koji Nishiura – who is also a patent attorney – presented a lecture at Japan’s Association of Copyright for Computer Software at the Tokyo eSports Festa 2025 last week entitled “The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights in the Game Industry.” As … Read more
A new report into Africa’s games industry has revealed that 90% of its revenue is generated by mobile games. 66 studios and 55 indie developers contributed to the 2024 Africa Game Developer Survey – a 42% increase on the previous year – of which 92% of survey participants were under 34 years old. However, just … Read more
Canada’s games industry contributed $5.1 billion to its GDP in 2024, reflecting a 3% increase in the sector since 2021. This is according to a new economic report conducted by Nordicity for the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC), conducted between May and July 2024. The total contribution of $5.1 billion to Canada’s GDP is … Read more
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Sony has confirmed the cancellation of two unannounced live service titles from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. As reported by Bloomberg, a spokesperson said the projects were shut down “following a recent review.” It reiterated that PlayStation is dedicated to making online and single-player games. “Bend and Bluepoint are highly accomplished teams who are valued … Read more
Poland-based Mobile developer and publisher Huuuge Games has announced a 29% cut in its workforce, affecting 122 employees. 89 workers facing redundancy are situated in its Polish studio, representing 21% of the branch’s staff. The layoffs are expected to be completed by the end of February 2025. Huuuge Games is also ceasing operations at its … Read more
The finalists of the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been revealed, with Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong tied with the most nominations at seven each. Across the nine categories, Team Asobi’s platformer and Game Science’s RPG were both nominated for Game of the Year, in addition to Best Design, Best Technology, and … Read more