January 9, 2025

The Rise and Fall of the PS3: Reflections from Sony’s Former PlayStation Chief

by on December 4, 2024 0

Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden acknowledges that the PS3 represented Sony‘s “Icarus” moment, leaving everyone “relieved to have come through the ordeal.” This week, Sony is marking 30 years of PlayStation—a journey that features the triumphs of the PS2 and, unfortunately, the struggles of the PS3. In a fresh discussion with Eurogamer, Layden describes the

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Informa’s Strategic Alliance: The Merger with TechTarget

by on December 3, 2024 0

Website author claims “dedication remains unchanged” Image credit: Informa TechTarget The publisher of the B2B gaming industry website, Game Developer, Informa, has joined forces with TechTarget to create Informa TechTarget. In a statement, the newly formed entity expressed its goal to be “the foremost B2B growth catalyst within the technology sector, providing services that aid

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Smilegate Invests in Dan Houser’s Groundbreaking Absurd Ventures

by on December 3, 2024 0

Through this agreement, Smilegate may potentially gain the opportunity to partner on Absurd Ventures’ new intellectual property Image credit: Absurd Ventures / Smilegate Smilegate has formed a partnership with Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures through a strategic investment. Houser, needless to say, co-founded Rockstar Games and served as creative director and lead writer on many of

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Is This the Moment for Sony’s Next Handheld Revolution?

by on December 3, 2024 0

The latest episode is available for download now, also covering Shuhei Yoshida’s retirement and the discontinuation of the Switch in China. The most recent episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now ready for download, offering a brief exploration of the exciting highlights from the past week. This week’s main focus is the rumors about Sony

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Ultimate Guide to the Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games

by on December 3, 2024 0

Image: Nintendo Life Now featuring Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, and presented in our updated format. Enjoy! Strategy games inherently demand significant thought and careful planning, which leads many gamers today to find it challenging to start epic multi-hour campaigns in one go. Luckily, the portability of the Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and

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A Heartfelt Tribute to PlayStation’s 30 Years: Celebrating Dedicated Bloodborne Fans

by on December 3, 2024 0

PlayStation is celebrating 30 years since the PS1 debuted in Japan, showcasing key exclusives and expressing gratitude to fans in a special, celebratory video that graciously recognizes Bloodborne fans’ “dedication.” “If you’re familiar with the narrative, you understand it’s about love,” the PlayStation trailer opens. Throughout its two-minute duration, the trailer emphasizes various themes that

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Nostalgia Meets Innovation: PlayStation 5 Welcomes Classic PS1 Boot-Up Video for a Limited Time

by on December 3, 2024 0

“`html (Image credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment) Sony is marking the thirtieth anniversary of the PlayStation legacy, and now, we can join in the celebration as the company has unveiled some delightful nostalgic customization options for the PS5. When you power up your PS5 today, you may be prompted to restart for a software update, and

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My.Video Games Acquires Innovative Hyper-Casual Sports Creator Mamboo

by on December 2, 2024 0

The company states that its choice to divest corresponds with its “main business emphasis on mid-core gaming.” My.Video games is divesting its hyper-casual game development platform, Mamboo. The firm noted that the decision to sell is consistent with its “main business emphasis on mid-core gaming, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to innovation and advancement in this

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Tencent Secures Dominant Stake in Kuro Gaming

by on December 2, 2024 0

The developer will continue to operate autonomously as a subsidiary of the gaming company. Image credit attribution: Kuro Games Tencent has acquired a controlling interest in the Chinese developer Kuro Games. According to Gematsu, Tencent purchased a 37% share of the studio from Hero Entertainment for an undisclosed amount, raising its total stake to 51.4%.

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Classic Warfare: GOG Ensures Preservation of Warcraft 1 & 2 Amid Blizzard’s Delisting

by on December 2, 2024 0

“Games should endure eternally. This implies making certain they stay reachable, refreshed, and enjoyable.” Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment GOG has pledged to preserve Warcraft 1 and 2 even though they’re set to be removed from its store on December 13, 2024. While not officially verified, it appears likely that the games are being withdrawn due

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