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Key art for the newly relaunched MultiVersus.
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MultiVersus returns with over 114K concurrent players at launchMultiVersus returns with over 114K concurrent players at launch

WB's IP fighter came back with Steam player numbers not too far behind the peak of its open beta back in 2022.

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May 29, 2024
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The Amazon Games and Maverick logos
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Amazon Games to publish new open-world driving title from Forza Horizon devsAmazon Games to publish new open-world driving title from Forza Horizon devs
byChris Kerr
May 29, 2024
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A collage of artwork spotlighting the 2024 Games for Change Awards finalists
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Exclusive: Here are your 2024 Games for Change Awards finalistsExclusive: Here are your 2024 Games for Change Awards finalists
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May 29, 2024
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Key artwork for The Last of Us Part II Remastered
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Sony apologizes after completely botching interview with Naughty Dog boss Neil DruckmannSony apologizes after completely botching interview with Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann
byChris Kerr
May 29, 2024
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A knight in a screenshot from the 2020 game Swordsman VR.
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VR dev Sinn Studio raises $2.5M to fund next projectVR dev Sinn Studio raises $2.5M to fund next project
byJustin Carter
May 28, 2024
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Screenshot of YouTube Playables games such as Angry Birds Showdown and Brainout.
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YouTube launches in-app Playables arcadeYouTube launches in-app Playables arcade
byJustin Carter
May 28, 2024
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The female V wielding a katana in key art for Cyberpunk 2077.
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'Strong' Cyberpunk 2077 sales lead CD Projekt's early 2024 profits
'Strong' Cyberpunk 2077 sales lead CD Projekt's early 2024 profits
May 28, 2024
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byJustin Carter
Key art for Dragon's Dogma II.
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Dragon's Dogma II has sold 3 million copies in 2 months
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May 28, 2024
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byJustin Carter
Teaser artwork for Black Ops 6
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Microsoft confirms Call of Duty is heading to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft confirms Call of Duty is heading to Xbox Game Pass
May 28, 2024
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byChris Kerr
A tall ship fires a cannon in Besiege.
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Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck
Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck
May 28, 2024
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byBryant Francis
A player-made boat paddles through the ocean in Besiege.
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Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible
Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible
May 28, 2024
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byBryant Francis
Key artwork for Destiny 2 The Final Shape
Business
Jury backs Bungie in lawsuit against cheat maker Aimjunkies
Jury backs Bungie in lawsuit against cheat maker Aimjunkies
May 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Logo for the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
Business
ESA appoints Sue Madden as new executive director for ESA Foundation
ESA appoints Sue Madden as new executive director for ESA Foundation
May 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The logo of Saber Interactive.
Production
What's made Saber Interactive such a long-lasting studio?
What's made Saber Interactive such a long-lasting studio?
May 24, 2024
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis
A headshot of Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch.
Business
Saber CEO Matt Karch still doesn't think Embracer criticism is 'fair'
Saber CEO Matt Karch still doesn't think Embracer criticism is 'fair'
May 24, 2024
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis
A soldier in Ubisoft's xDefiant.
Business
xDefiant reportedly netted 1 million players within 2.5 hours of launch
xDefiant reportedly netted 1 million players within 2.5 hours of launch
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Soldiers investigating a home in the trailer for The Last Sentinel.
Business
Lightspeed Studios nabs SIE alum Michael Pattison as VP of console/PC publishing
Lightspeed Studios nabs SIE alum Michael Pattison as VP of console/PC publishing
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
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Business
New UK bill aims to make big tech play nice with third-party app stores
New UK bill aims to make big tech play nice with third-party app stores
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for game developer Fall Damage.
Business
Fragbite Group files bankruptcy for Fall Damage months after purchasing it
Fragbite Group files bankruptcy for Fall Damage months after purchasing it
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A king, queen, and assassin from Crusader Kings 3.
Business
If strategy game sales are steady, why are players 'less interested' in strategic thinking?
If strategy game sales are steady, why are players 'less interested' in strategic thinking?
May 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Voice actor Akira Nakao at a promotional event for Sega's Judgement.
Business
Obituary: Judgement actor Akira Nakao passed away at age 81
Obituary: Judgement actor Akira Nakao passed away at age 81
May 22, 2024
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byJustin Carter
Key art for 2023's Company of Heroes 3.
Business
Relic partners with investment firm to go fully indie again
Relic partners with investment firm to go fully indie again
May 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The logo for Asmodee.
Business
Former Embracer COO: Asmodee can handle its €900 million debt
Former Embracer COO: Asmodee can handle its €900 million debt
May 22, 2024
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byBryant Francis
Logo for news outlet IGN.
Business
IGN Entertainment buys GamesIndustry, RockPaperShotgun, other Gamer Network outlets
IGN Entertainment buys GamesIndustry, RockPaperShotgun, other Gamer Network outlets
May 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Logo for Microsoft's AI tool Copilot.
Business
Microsoft will integrate its Copilot AI into Xbox and PC games
Microsoft will integrate its Copilot AI into Xbox and PC games
May 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
Key artwork for The Crush House
Production
Conflict, cringe, and existential dread: How The Crush House mimics reality television
Conflict, cringe, and existential dread: How The Crush House mimics reality television
May 21, 2024
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byChris Kerr
Eve in the 2024 game Stellar Blade.
Business
Stellar Blade dev Shift Up eyes PC port and sequel in studio growth plans
Stellar Blade dev Shift Up eyes PC port and sequel in studio growth plans
May 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter
The main character from Hollow Knight strikes a pose.
Marketing
What a community-led shift to independent fan wikis means for game developers
What a community-led shift to independent fan wikis means for game developers
May 20, 2024
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7 Min Read
byCalen Nakash
A character played by Vin Diesel and a small child ride a dinosaur in Ark 2.
Business
Studio Wildcard says layoff of 6 developers 'will not impact development schedule'
Studio Wildcard says layoff of 6 developers 'will not impact development schedule'
May 16, 2024
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byBryant Francis
An Immortals of Aveum character played by Gina Torres extends her hand.
Business
EA is diverting 100 percent of Immortals of Aveum net sales revenue to Ascendant Studios
EA is diverting 100 percent of Immortals of Aveum net sales revenue to Ascendant Studios
May 16, 2024
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byBryant Francis
A monster from Dauntless roars at the sky.
Business
Phoenix Labs lays off staff, cancels games in major restructuring
Phoenix Labs lays off staff, cancels games in major restructuring
May 16, 2024
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byBryant Francis
The logo for Ironwood Studios.
Production
What it means to direct a game that was someone else's creative vision
What it means to direct a game that was someone else's creative vision
May 16, 2024
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10 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Key artwork for Payday 3
Production
Payday 3 rescue mission 'Operation Medic Bag' will prioritize new features over DLC
Payday 3 rescue mission 'Operation Medic Bag' will prioritize new features over DLC
May 16, 2024
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byChris Kerr
Two Drag Queens fight in Drag Her!
Business
Drag-themed fighting game Drag Her! ends development
Drag-themed fighting game Drag Her! ends development
May 15, 2024
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byBryant Francis
Characters from The Division Heartland stand in front of sandbags in a small town.
Business
Ubisoft cancels free-to-play spinoff The Division Heartland
Ubisoft cancels free-to-play spinoff The Division Heartland
May 15, 2024
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byBryant Francis

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