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Consumer spending on VR content dipped by 10% in 2023

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Consumer spending on virtual reality content reached $844 million in 2023. The figure represents a 10% decline year-on-year, according to a new report from analytic firm Omdia. Omdia attributed the dip to global inflationary pressures and the underperformance of headsets such as Meta Quest 3, PSVR2, and Pico 4. Read more

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Nintendo ends development of new Mario Kart Tour content

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Nintendo is putting the brakes on Mario Kart Tour, as the company announced the game will receive its final new content next month. From 10/02/2023 (Wed) on, tours will consist of content from tours that have appeared before. Mario Kart Tour's last content update will come four years after the game itself launched.

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Nexon's revenue grew by 20% in 2023

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Maple Story publisher Nexon has released its 2023 fiscal year earnings report; the firm posted record-breaking revenue, which grew by 19.7%. Read more

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From extra content to extra revenue: DLC works best for strategy games

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Top image: Europa Universalis IV expansion, Lions of the North Downloadable content (DLC) has become an essential tool for game developers and publishers. It enhances the gameplay experience, provides additional content, and attracts new players. With the rise of live-service games, releasing constant new content has become crucial.

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The Golden Twig Awards 2023

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The results for the Golden Twig Awards 2023 are here. Without further ado, let's dive into the Golden Twig Awards results, recognizing both the positive and challenging aspects of the gaming industry in 2023 – from innovation and creativity to acknowledging difficulties faced. Parental advisory: Explicit Content… 1.

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Jobs Roundup: November 2023 | Craig Chapple is appointed head of content at PocketGamer.biz

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Steel Media has announced that Craig Chapple has been appointed as head of content at PocketGamer.biz. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Read more

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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories

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On the last working day of 2023 we take one final look over our shoulder to see what we are leaving behind. Please join us on our own little walk down 2023 memory lane. The post So long 2023! This year was a two-faced monster. A stellar year for game releases, that’s for sure. We let the creators talk about their own games.

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