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Unity developer group dissolves after company "completely eroded trust"

Game Developer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Boston Unity Group no longer want their name tied to Unity after the company's recent business moves, and are calling it quits to focus on the city's larger community of developers.

Development

Embracer Group splits into three: Everything you need to know

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 22, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Embracer Group has announced its split into three separate companies. The three entities created will independently publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Studios

OtherSide Entertainment gets new investment from Aonic Group

Game Developer

JUNE 22, 2023

After recent projects were canceled, OtherSide founder Paul Neurath hopes partnering with Aonic Group will be the start of "a new chapter" for the studio.

Entertainment

Entertainment Studios

Reducing barriers for underrepresented groups

GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 16, 2024

This article is part of our Get into Games special , offering students insight on life in the games industry and advice on how to get into the business Diversity and representation has greatly improved in games over the past decade, but there is still much to be done for underrepresented groups working in the games industry.

Games

King and EA vets form The Experimentation Group

GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Mobile games veterans David Nelson, Tom Storr, and Phillip Black have formed consultancy firm The Experimentation Group. As reported by MobileGamer.biz , the group aims to collaborate and help developers grow "by using science" and provide industry advice, as stated by Storr, King's former product lead for innovation. Read more

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Powell Group and Representing Games join forces to create an allround agency

PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Powell Group , a full-service game consultancy, and Representing Games , the agency label of game industry matchmaker MeetToMatch, are collaborating. The collaboration between The Powell Group and Representing Games will focus on providing support for developers and publishers, assisting them in growing their company.

Platformer

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A group of industry professionals have launched Lunacy Games

GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 27, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox A group of industry professionals have launched Lunacy Games. The Bill Roper-led studio is developing a survival RPG based in the American Wild West. Read more

Games

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IGDA launches new Incubation Special Interest Group

GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has announced a new Incubation Special Interest Group (SIG) comprised of over 80 gaming incubators and accelerators from more than 50 countries.

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Reef Creative Group acquires 70% stake in Bitmap Bureau

GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 15, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Reef Creative Group has purchased a 70% stake in UK game studio Bitmap Bureau. Bitmap Bureau was established in 2016, based in Southhampton, and overseen by Matthew Cope and Mike Tucker. Read more

Studios

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Remedy adds Control director Mikael Kasurinen to central management group

Game Developer

APRIL 26, 2024

Working with Alan Wake 2's Sami Järvi, Kasurinen will help guide Remedy's future and ensure Control and Alan Wake games meet the studio's goals.

Studios

Studios Games

Carlyle Group reportedly considering sale of Jagex

GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jagex owner Carlyle Group is reportedly looking to offload the RuneScape developer, two years after its acquisition. The group is working with advisers from Aream & Co and Morgan Stanley to weigh up its options, with plans to hold an auction process towards the end of the year.

Development

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Keywords acquires Improbable's Multiplayer Group studio

Game Developer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Keywords' acquisition of MPG comes as it tries to meet the growing demand for backend support of live-service games.

Studios

Studios Games

Gamer group refiles lawsuit against Microsoft ABK acquisition

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 12, 2023

The group of consumers attempting to block Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has amended and once again filed their lawsuit against the Xbox firm. The suit, originally filed in December , was dismissed by a California judge last month because it "[lacked] allegations." Read more

Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 5, 2023

Scopely today announced that it has struck a deal to be acquired by Savvy Games Group for $4.9 The mobile publisher behind titles like Marvel Strike Force, Stumble Guys, and Star Trek: Fleet Command is the latest in a string of games investments for the Saudi Arabian government-owned Savvy.

Mobile

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Room 8 Group finalizes integration of Massive Black and PUGA

GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Room 8 Group has completed the integration of PUGA and Massive Black into its studio brand. The services provider aims to streamline work and complete projects with the move. Read more

Studios

Studios Development

Saber Interactive CEO thinks people are being too hard on 'naive' Embracer Group

Game Developer

APRIL 9, 2024

'I think you can blame Lars for maybe being a little bit naive that this gravy train would just continue.'

Fragbite Group acquires DICE alum studio Fall Damage

Game Developer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Fragbite intends to use Fall Damage and its upcoming online shooter Alara Prime as a gateway to multiple revenue streams in the free-to-play market.

Studios

Embracer Group divests 'core' Saber Interactive assets in deal worth $247 million

Game Developer

MARCH 14, 2024

The deal includes 38 ongoing development projects and studios such as 3D Realms, Slipgate, New World Interactive.

Asset

Asset Studios Development

Epic admits it personally created advocacy group to target Apple

Game Developer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Epic's legal back-and-forth over Google revealed it intentionally started the Coalition for App Fairness to combat Apple's App Store practices.

Testronic parent Catalis Group acquires Secret 6

GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 11, 2023

Catalis Group has acquired Secret 6 for an undisclosed sum. Based in Madrid and Manila, Secret 6 is outsourcing firm that provides 3D and 2D art, QA services, and full game development support.

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The Significance of Focus Group Testing in Video Games

iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Focus group testing stands as a critical phase in the development of video games, serving as a valuable tool to gather insights, refine gameplay mechanics, and optimize user experiences. Let’s take a look at the importance of focus group testing and understand the benefits it offers to game developers and the gaming community.

Mechanics

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Leadership changes at Embracer as group restructures

GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 13, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Embracer has made some key changes to its executive management team as it begins an extensive restructuring of the group.

Keywords acquires The Multiplayer Group from Improbable for £76.5m

GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Keywords Studios has acquired The Multiplayer Group from cloud technology firm Improbable for £76.5 The developer announced today that it has added the Nottingham-based studio to its portfolio, which was acquired by Improbable in 2019.

Technology

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Embracer Group net sales rise to $3.5bn in "challenging year"

GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 24, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Embracer Group has published its financial results for the full year, showing growth in net sales across the board.

Games

Embracer Group COO Egil Strunke departs with "mixed feelings"

Game Developer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

"I am positive that Embracer will come out stronger and with a long, bright future ahead of them."

PowerWash Simulator maker FuturLab joins Miniclip Group

GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 10, 2024

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox UK game studio FuturLab has joined digital entertainment firm Miniclip. The PowerWash Simulator maker will continue having creative control over its game development and studio operations. Read more

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Thunderful Group names Massive founder Martin Walfisz as new CEO

GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 30, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Martin Walfisz, founder of Tom Clancy's The Division developer Massive Entertainment, will be the new CEO for Thunderful Group. Currently a board member for the group, Walfisz will take on the role before September 1, succeeding acting CEO Anders Maiqvist.

Entertainment

Entertainment Development

Remote Control Productions and Auctus Capital Partners form new group Prestiged

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox An independent games firm has teamed up with an investment company to create a new group that will become home to a variety of European games businesses. The company is now seeking potential new members. Read more

Games

Games Development

EA Motive brings back community feedback group for Iron Man project

Game Developer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Motive appears to have found a staple for its IP-specific projects by calling on the community to give insight and feedback on their respective productions.

Microsoft to convert contractor group to unionized full-timers

GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As reported by Bloomberg , the ZeniMax Workers United group of 77 will see 23 staffers become full-time employees. Microsoft is converting a cohort of contracted game workers into unionized staffers. They will receive a wage increase of 22%. The others will gain temporary roles at the tech giant, with $2.75 Read more

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Modern Times Group acquires majority stake in Snowprint Studios

GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Modern Times Group has acquired a majority stake in Snowprint Studios for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will see the digital entertainment company provide the Swedish-based studio with tools and knowledge to help it "diversify [its] revenues and expand [its] player base," said MTG group president and CEO Maria Redin.

Studios

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Inkscape – Clip Groups and Clone Mini Videos

2d Game Art Guru

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Working with Clip Groups and Creating Flowers using Clones - two Inkscape mini videos Inkscape Mini Video Tutorials I recorded some more beginner ‘mini videos’ using Inkscape. The first one is a quick guide to working with the clip groups in Inkscape. You can clip or mask or you can create Clip Groups.

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Visual Studio 2022 Adds Breakpoint Groups

Game From Scratch

MARCH 22, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Visual Studio 2022 Adds Breakpoint Groups Sometimes a basic feature is added to a decades old product and it can really change the way you work, with Visual Studio 2022 the addition of breakpoint groups could be exactly that feature.

Studios

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Solo-Devs and Risk-Takers (An Artistic Exploration of Experimental Tools)

Game Developer

APRIL 19, 2024

Tools outside of the mainstream, made by just one person, a group of friends, or a small team… all asking “what if”, and then exploring how their tool can empower creation in an idealistically creative way.

Dev

New Facebook User Group ‘Inkscape – hands-on’

2d Game Art Guru

JUNE 5, 2023

Starting a new Facebook User Group I decided to start another Facebook User Group that focuses on Inkscape in a hands-on approach with tutorials, challenges, and feedback catering to beginner and intermediate Inkscape users. This post New Facebook User Group ‘Inkscape – hands-on’ first appeared on 2dgameartguru.

Savvy Group still wants Saudi Arabia to be global hub for game development

Game Developer

JANUARY 4, 2024

Savvy CEO Brian Ward discusses how Saudi Arabia can greatly benefit from the company's growing presence in the game industry.

Game Developer

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Report: Savvy Games Group backed out of $2bn deal with Embracer

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 14, 2023

Savvy Games Group has been revealed as the strategic partner that backed out of the $2 billion deal with Embracer Group. Last year, Savvy Gaming Group bought a $1 billion stake in Embracer , taking about 8% of the firm's shares. They did not have details as to why the deal collapsed. Read more

Games

Silence from Sony, Remedy, other studios could worsen harassment campaign

Game Developer

MARCH 28, 2024

Rachel Kowert of Take This breaks down how extremist groups take advantage of the reluctance of some companies to stand up to online harassment.

Studios

Twitch takes alleged hate group off approved charities list

Game Developer

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The inclusion of LGB Alliance and Autism Speaks raises concerns about Twitch's vetting process for its approved charities.

Dominic Wheatley is no longer CEO of Catalis Group

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 24, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Dominic Wheatley will be stepping down as CEO of the UK games firm Catalis Group. He served in the role for 11 years and will be transitioning to the position of non-executive director at the company. Read more

Games

Modder group restores third-party emulation for Xbox Series X|S

Game Developer

JULY 11, 2023

The Xbox Series X|S can now run unofficial emulators again thanks to persistent modders, but it may not be long before Microsoft closes the loophole they used.

Free-to-play publisher Scopely is now owned by Saudi-backed Savvy Games Group

Game Developer

APRIL 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now owns a mobile game publisher, two esports organizers, and has a major stake in Nintendo, Embracer, and more.

Esports

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ESA: Hispanic and Black people are more likely to play games among US ethnic and racial groups

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 11, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox The ESA says that Hispanic and Black people are more likely to play games among ethnic group demographics in the US. Its new report notes that 79% of Hispanic adults within the US population are likely to play games. Read more

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Savvy Games Groups invests $265m in Chinese esports firm VSPO

GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Esports organization VSPO has received a $265 million investment from Savvy Games Group. The transaction from Savvy Gaming Group, which Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns, is expected to close at a later date. Read more

Esports

Esports Games

Unity developer group dissolves after company "completely eroded trust"

Embracer Group splits into three: Everything you need to know

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OtherSide Entertainment gets new investment from Aonic Group

Reducing barriers for underrepresented groups

King and EA vets form The Experimentation Group

Powell Group and Representing Games join forces to create an allround agency

A group of industry professionals have launched Lunacy Games

IGDA launches new Incubation Special Interest Group

Reef Creative Group acquires 70% stake in Bitmap Bureau

Remedy adds Control director Mikael Kasurinen to central management group

Carlyle Group reportedly considering sale of Jagex

Keywords acquires Improbable's Multiplayer Group studio

Gamer group refiles lawsuit against Microsoft ABK acquisition

Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion

Room 8 Group finalizes integration of Massive Black and PUGA

Saber Interactive CEO thinks people are being too hard on 'naive' Embracer Group

Fragbite Group acquires DICE alum studio Fall Damage

Embracer Group divests 'core' Saber Interactive assets in deal worth $247 million

Epic admits it personally created advocacy group to target Apple

Testronic parent Catalis Group acquires Secret 6

The Significance of Focus Group Testing in Video Games

Leadership changes at Embracer as group restructures

Keywords acquires The Multiplayer Group from Improbable for £76.5m

Embracer Group net sales rise to $3.5bn in "challenging year"

Embracer Group COO Egil Strunke departs with "mixed feelings"

PowerWash Simulator maker FuturLab joins Miniclip Group

Thunderful Group names Massive founder Martin Walfisz as new CEO

Remote Control Productions and Auctus Capital Partners form new group Prestiged

EA Motive brings back community feedback group for Iron Man project

Microsoft to convert contractor group to unionized full-timers

Modern Times Group acquires majority stake in Snowprint Studios

Inkscape – Clip Groups and Clone Mini Videos

Visual Studio 2022 Adds Breakpoint Groups

Solo-Devs and Risk-Takers (An Artistic Exploration of Experimental Tools)

New Facebook User Group ‘Inkscape – hands-on’

Savvy Group still wants Saudi Arabia to be global hub for game development

Report: Savvy Games Group backed out of $2bn deal with Embracer

Silence from Sony, Remedy, other studios could worsen harassment campaign

Twitch takes alleged hate group off approved charities list

Dominic Wheatley is no longer CEO of Catalis Group

Modder group restores third-party emulation for Xbox Series X|S

Free-to-play publisher Scopely is now owned by Saudi-backed Savvy Games Group

ESA: Hispanic and Black people are more likely to play games among US ethnic and racial groups

Savvy Games Groups invests $265m in Chinese esports firm VSPO

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