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Slowbiz not showbiz: How Playdate maker Panic avoided becoming a 'garbage' tech company

Game Developer

'We're a different kind of tech company. We're playing the long game.'

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Playdate storefront has paid out $544,290 to devs

GamesIndustry.biz

Playdate maker Panic has revealed that over 150,000 games have been sold since the launch of its storefront, Catalog, in March 2023. That represented $544,290 in revenue for the developers, after taxes, processing fees, and Panic's 25% revenue share, the company said.

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Playdate price rising by $20, on-device store now live

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Playdate creator Panic has said it will be raising the price of its handheld next month to account for rising manufacturing costs. Panic will be adjusting the device's price due to its "already tight" margins.

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Playdate has sold over 53,000 units

GamesIndustry.biz

Eurogamer reports that Panic, the company behind the device, has announced 53,142 units have been purchased so far, with 27,000 already shipped to customers. Read more

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Understanding the Great Video Game Recession. Or Not.

The Bottom Feeder

The video game industry is seeing a big wave of layoffs and game company closures, and it may be that we have begun the long, slow, agonizing bleed of a recession. Zero interest rates meant companies didn't need to turn a profit. There will again be a great time to start a new game company. But It's Never a Good Idea To Panic.

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Insights from Xsolla Funding’s VP on Slowdowns, Self-Publishing and Smart Funding

PreMortem.Games

While some deals are still happening, most companies have full slates of games planned through 2024, that’s why they are hitting the brakes on new investments. The industry’s growth may be slowing, but the panic is unjustified.” Absolutely chicken! “In In the meantime developers are forced to get really creative”, says Berenbaum.

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Company of Heroes 3 Won’t Launch: Why It Happens & How to Fix

Game Errors

If you are facing the Company of Heroes 3 won’t launch or similar problems, we suggest you don’t panic. The Company of Heroes 3 is the latest addition to this game franchise. Why may Company of Heroes 3 not launch on your PC? Some common reasons may prevent you from running Company of Heroes 3 on your PC.

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