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Net bookings down 24.4% YoY – but six franchises and 11 titles have sold over 10m units this console cycle
Read More »Ubisoft considers delaying one or more triple-A titles due to COVID-19 uncertainties
Activision enforces two-step ID on Warzone – but is it for players, or against cheaters?
Only explanantion is a single vague statement about how it will "provide an additional layer of security for players."
Read More »Ukie’s ‘Navigating the Now’ event will help you through the ongoing pandemic
And also provides indies with a 'space' to show their games and meet partners
Read More »Analysis: Sony’s full year results see dip for end of PS4 era but reassure with a strong digital performance
And despite Coronavirus’s impact the PS5 is “on track for launch”
Read More »Sony unveils PlayStation Studios brand – which will also cover work-for-hire titles
"If our studios are managing the production of these games and working with an external developer, it will still come out under the PlayStation Studios brand"
Read More »Ubisoft looks Forward to the 12th of July
Ubisoft has announced its early summer conference event, called Ubisoft Forward. Which will take place on the 12th of July. Ubsifot describes the event as “E3-style showcase with exclusive game news, exciting reveals and plenty more.” Saying it will be the company’s first “fully digital conference.” As with any E3-style …
Read More »First Person Saver – Natwest and Stormcloud launch Island Saver, the first multiplatform title to help kids better understand money
Given the bad press the industry has received on microtransactions, a game that teaches kids to better understand money should be welcomed...
Read More »Switch has its peak year – for hardware and software – but Nintendo continues to dominate its own platform
55.7m Switch units sold to date – but only nine non-Nintendo titles have broken 1m sales
Read More »E3 may be off, but the timing still works for EA Play
As to what EA will show at the event, that’s far less certain.
Read More »Xsolla introduces Business Engine – data-driven recommendations to drive growth
Provides customised advice on Xsolla products and partners to help drive growth
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