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[From the industry] FTC sends refund payments to American consumers impacted by Epic Games’ unlawful billing practices

fortnite header img advertorial modulate [From the industry] FTC sends refund payments to American consumers impacted by Epic Games’ unlawful billing practices

The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totalling more than $72 million to American consumers who were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, into making unwanted purchases

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[From the industry] Here are the winners of the TIGA Awards 2024!

Richard Wilson TIGA Header [From the industry] Here are the winners of the TIGA Awards 2024!

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. The 2024 TIGA Games Industry Awards have once again showcased the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and talent within the sector, which gathered at the historic Shoreditch Town Hall for a gala dinner and presentation ceremony on the evening …

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[From the Industry] Xsolla Enhances Game Developer Experience with Web Shop Innovations, Parental Controls, and Localised Payments

xsolla header img [From the Industry] Xsolla Enhances Game Developer Experience with Web Shop Innovations, Parental Controls, and Localised Payments

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Xsolla Expands Its Offerings to Support Developers with Advanced Web Shop Features, Robust Parental Control Solutions, and New Payment Options in Cambodia and Indonesia. LOS ANGELES — October 24,  2024 — Xsolla, a global leader in video …

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Andrew Byatt and Dominic Wheatley on Evercade’s success and their retail plans for Blaze’s expanding line of retro consoles

Blaze Entertainment Dominic Wheatley Chairman and Andrew Byatt CEO with Evercade EXP R console retail packaging and cartridge box Andrew Byatt and Dominic Wheatley on Evercade’s success and their retail plans for Blaze’s expanding line of retro consoles

The Evercade platform, augmented by the Game Boy-inspired Super Pocket last year, is about to enjoy a refresh to its console and handheld hardware ahead of an arcade-style system, the Evercade Alpha, joining the line-up at the end of the year. The revised systems, the EXP-R and VS-R, will be …

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Is now the time to ditch Steam and consider alternatives for digital game distribution?

rokky io logo Is now the time to ditch Steam and consider alternatives for digital game distribution?

Vadim Andreev, CEO and co-founder of global distribution platform Rokky, discusses why publishers and developers should be considering marketplaces beyond distribution giant Steam, and how you can begin to navigate the minefield of other marketplaces in the first place.

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[From the industry] Team17 opts for VaultN.com as technical distribution platform

vaultn team17 [From the industry] Team17 opts for VaultN.com as technical distribution platform

Smart distribution platform VaultN.com is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with renowned British video game publisher and developer Team17. By partnering with VaultN, Team17 gains access to several key benefits to streamline digital distribution of its product catalogue. With its smart distribution platform, VaultN enables Team17 to efficiently manage …

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Blaze Entertainment’s new Chairman reunites with Lara Croft ahead of Evercade summer release

Blaze Entertainment Dominic Wheatley Chairman and Andrew Byatt CEO with Evercade EXP R console retail packaging and cartridge box Blaze Entertainment’s new Chairman reunites with Lara Croft ahead of Evercade summer release

Blaze Entertainment has announced that games industry veteran Dominic Wheatley has been appointed as its new Chairman. The announcement comes as the retro-focused Evercade platform reaches a milestone of selling over 1 million cartridges and prepares to launch a new Tomb Raider bundle pack over the summer. Dominic Wheatley brings …

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