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Read More »EA looks to free trial period to establish Knockout City – the ‘dodgebrawl’ game from creators of Mario Kart Live
Star Wars Hunters – Zynga’s first console title breaks cover on Nintendo Direct
Brighton-developed title from Boss Alien is unveiled – but when did it pivot to console?
Read More »Vikings are big business in 2021 – two Jormungandr-sized hits in three months
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Valheim both surpass expectations
Read More »Remedy reveals detail of deal with Epic Games for upcoming AAA project
Net revenues will be shared 50/50 between Epic and Remedy
Read More »PS5 and Xbox Series X sales only in line with last generation launches
Ampere Analysis figures show that next-gen devices have only hit last-gen figures – while Switch continues to fly
Read More »Playground Games brings Forza Horizon franchise to Steam
Forza Horizon 4 follows Gears 5 onto Steam platform
Read More »CD Projekt hacked – hackers threaten to release source code plus accounting, legal, HR documents and more
CD Projekt states that it will not negotiate with hackers
Read More »Embracer Group acquires specialist porting house Aspyr Media for a potential $450m
Also acquires mobile developer Easybrain for $765m
Read More »Gearbox merges with Embracer Group for up to $1.4bn – Gearbox and 2K to continue relationship
UPDATE: Gearbox and 2k will continue publishing relationship with regards to Borderlands and other franchises
Read More »Kwalee hires industry veteran Max Everingham from Team17 to lead console and PC publishing drive
“It’s a joy to be working again with David [Darling] on his quest to become as successful in the PC and console arena as Kwalee has already been in mobile.”
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