Pokémon Company Resolves Copyright Dispute with Pocket Monster: Remake Developers

Recently, the Pokémon Company resolved its copyright infringement case against Guangzhou Maichi Network Technology and Khorgos Fangchi Network Technology, the creators of the mobile game Pocket Monster: Remake. Automaton reported on the Nintendo subsidiary’s mid-February declaration about the settlement, stating that it would “continue to strive for the protection of our intellectual property.” According to

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Innovative Game Studio Seven Stars Aims High with Seed Funding for Revolutionary Puzzle Titles

Finnish developer Seven Stars has secured an undisclosed amount of seed financing to enhance its team and development process. According to PocketGamer, a significant portion of the funding originated from venture firms Spintop, Sisu Sport, and Gaze. Additional financing was provided by other investors, with the European Union contributing funds towards the studio’s “R&D project.”

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Geometric: Annapurna Interactive’s First Returning Partner After Publisher Challenges

Image courtesy of Geometric/Annapurna Interactive. Developers Geometric and Annapurna Interactive are collaborating once again on an exciting new game in another significant alliance. This signifies the publisher’s first repeat collaboration following a unexpected staff exodus in late 2024. Annapurna previously published Geometric’s 2023 title Cocoon, which received nominations (and won) several end-of-year awards, including Outstanding

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Gamers Outraged as Activision Acknowledges Use of Generative AI in Call of Duty: Dismal Ops 6

Image courtesy of Activision Blizzard Activision has come under scrutiny after confessing that generative AI technologies have been utilized to create certain in-game assets for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This information was revealed through a statement added to the game’s Steam page and has resulted in numerous unfavorable reviews from players on the

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NetEase Pledges Continued Support for International Studios While Advocating for Structural Reforms

Logo / artwork courtesy of NetEase Chinese enterprise NetEase has informed Game Developer that it will continue to enhance its numerous international studios, but cautioned that organizational adjustments may be a ‘necessary component’ of ongoing improvements. The Shock Opponents developer reaffirmed its position following Bloomberg’s report that the company had let go of a substantial

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Craft Your Ultimate Minecraft Gaming Haven with These Unique Razer Accessories

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and sales collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases made through links. Razer has introduced an exciting new range of official Minecraft-themed PC accessories, alongside updated versions of the Razer BlackWidow V4 X mechanical keyboard, Kraken V4 X wired headset, Cobra wired mouse, and Gigantus V2 mouse pad.

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Exciting Localization News: The RPG That Inspired Puyo Puyo is Coming to the West!

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising collaborations for distributing this content and from purchases via links. Did you know that the trendy Puyo Puyo puzzle games actually stem from a dungeon-crawling RPG series known as Mado Monogatari? It’s true—and the latest installment, Mado Monogatari: Fia And The Wondrous Academy, is set to have

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Unmissable Future Releases: Preorder These Must-Have Games Today!

By Brendan Hesse on February 26, 2025 at 1:51PM PST GameSpot may potentially earn revenue from affiliate and advertising collaborations for disseminating this content and from purchases through links. We’re merely two weeks into 2025, and we have already witnessed some thrilling major launches, including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Civilization VII, and Dynasty Warriors Origins,

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Dante Delivers Witty Comebacks in Captivating “Satan Could Perhaps Furthermore Bawl” Anime Preview Clip

GameSpot may potentially generate income from affiliate and marketing partnerships for sharing this content, as well as from purchases via links. Since the initial Devil May Cry game launched in 2001, Dante has consistently favored style over everything else. He can eliminate nearly any demonic adversary effortlessly and dismisses them with a one-liner as he

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Xbox Leader Hints at Surprising Upcoming Titles and Responds to Swap 2 Veil Buzz

GameSpot can also retrieve income from affiliate and promotional collaborations for disseminating this original content and from purchases made through links. It is widely known that Xbox has numerous titles scheduled for release in 2025, yet the information we have obtained thus far does not encompass all the projects the company is developing. Xbox Game

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Konami Unveils Rare GBA Ninja Game for Nintendo Switch eShop

Greetings and welcome, Ninja 5-O The Swap has a growing collection of Game Boy Advance titles, and Konami has enriched this with its latest eShop launch. It’s the GBA action-platformer Ninja 5-O (commonly known as Ninja Cop). This Switch edition was initially released last month, and you can now download the title for USD $24.99

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Xbox Leader Expresses Frustration Over Switch 2 and Cross-Platform Game Releases

“It’s great to see our games being accessible to a wider audience.” Xbox has shifted to a new strategy, as it is now planning to bring more original IP to additional platforms alongside Nintendo’s devices. We have already heard from Phil Spencer regarding the intent to support the ‘Switch 2’ when it launches, and now

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Nintendo Repairs Set to Cost Homeowners in Japan More Than Ever

A glimpse of the circumstances? The Swap 2 is approaching rapidly, yet Nintendo is calmly demonstrating support for the unique hybrid console in various manners. This includes maintenance services, but currently, it has announced an update regarding the fees for such services in Japan. As pointed out by OatmealDome on social media…Read More

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Warner Bros. Consolidates Three Studios Amidst the Hype Surrounding ‘MultiVersus’ Combat Game

The anticipated game Wonder Woman initiative has also been discontinued. Image: WB Video games The online gaming sector has already seen several job cuts this year, and now Warner Bros. has announced the closure of three studios. This includes Player First – the team behind the wildly popular fighting game MultiVersus, which also ended its

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Nintendo Unveils Exciting New Titles Exclusively for Switch This Season

March is set to be an exciting month by Liam Doolan 12:45am Image: Nintendo Nintendo is preparing for a monumental year with the forthcoming ‘Swap 2 Snarl broadcast.’ However, as we’ve consistently emphasized here on Nintendo Life, it is far from finished with its beloved hybrid console just yet. It appears we can anticipate a

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Unleashing the Hunter: When to Dive into Monster Hunter Wilds

The launch date for Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly upon us, so here’s everything you need to know regarding when Capcom‘s forthcoming game becomes available down to the very second. Firstly, you may want to ensure you have gone through the Monster Hunter Wilds pre-load details. This way, you can jump right into the action

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Diving into Dread: My Terrifying Encounter with a Thalassophobia-Inducing Sport Game at Steam Next Fest 2025

(Image credit: Ride Games) I have harbored a longstanding fear of vast expanses of water, perhaps due to my upbringing right in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Alternatively, the sheer volume terrifies me to the extent that I can only manage to drift in a lake or, heaven forbid, the ocean, for a few

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Embark on an Unforgettable Journey in Dune: Awakening’s Intriguing Character Creator!

Let’s clear the air: I’m not familiar with Dune. I have never read the books, nor have I seen the films; all I know is that every actor who portrays Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan in 1984, Timothée Chalamet in 2021) has to be attractive. It’s this strong attraction to appealing individuals that led me to

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Exploring New Depths: Daredevil’s Ultimate Sacrifice in Born Again

Daredevil: Born Again producer Brad Winderbaum asserts that enthusiasts can set aside a query to explore a completely new facet of Matt Murdock. “You know, there’s an element of Matt in the comics where, and it is in the original series as well, that he is a highly principled character, yet he is also a

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InZOI Director Explains How It Offers a Distinct Experience from The Sims Through Unique Customization and AI Features

Here at GamesRadar+, we have been known to truly astonish the forthcoming life simulation inZOI as a “Sims rival,” although its director believes it doesn’t fit that label based on its appearance. In our defense, we are not the only ones labeling inZOI as a competitor to The Sims, and it indeed appears to take

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Pokémon Company Reaches Settlement in Major Copyright Lawsuit Over Mobile Game

Pocket Monster: Remake developers also required to provide public apologies The Pokémon Company has resolved its legal dispute against Pocket Monster: Remake. As noted by Automaton, the resolution—following a trial in September that confirmed The Pokémon Company’s copyright claims—came after the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court ordered the accused parties to compensate The Pokémon Company with

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Warner Bros Cuts Ties with Monolith Productions and More: Major Studio Transformations Ahead

UPDATE: Warner Bros. has described the closures as a “strategic shift in direction.” Update, February 25, 2025: In a press release, Warner Bros. Games stated that the decision to close three studios was “extremely difficult” and “not a reflection of these teams or the abilities that reside within them,” but simply the outcome of a

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Final Quest: Free-to-Play RPG Brave Closing Its Doors in May 2025

The choice comes after the most recent wave of staff reductions impacting the “majority” of employees at Phoenix Labs Image credit: Phoenix Labs Phoenix Labs has declared that its free-to-play RPG, Brave, will indeed be going offline on May 29, 2025. After this date, it will not receive any additional content or updates. The studio

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Amazon Appstore Set to Close Its Doors on Android by August 2025

Virtual currency Amazon Coins will also be phased out Image credit: Amazon Amazon has announced that it will also be discontinuing its Android Appstore on August 20, 2025. According to a report by TechCrunch, the company expressed that it aims to focus on supporting the Appstore for its own devices, stating, “that’s where the majority

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Celebrating Excellence: Sam Lake and Lucas Pope to be Recognized at the 2025 GDC Awards

The creative director of Clear up will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the designer of Paper’s, Please will be acknowledged with the Pioneer Award. Image credit: GDC The Game Developers Choice Awards have recently unveiled this year’s honorees for the Lifetime Achievement and Pioneer Award categories. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will

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“The Sims 4 Welcomes the Timeless Burglar: A Long-Awaited Addition After 11 Years”

Image credit: Eurogamer/EA If your nights in The Sims 4 have been lacking a distinct criminal thrill for the past 11 years, prepare for a much more exciting experience. More than a decade after its release, The Sims 4 has finally introduced the series’ famous burglar in its latest free update. The burglar was, of

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Warner Bros. Shutters Wonder Lady Project and Monolith Studios in Strategic Restructuring

UPDATE: Warner Bros. verifies report, attributes “strategic shift in direction”. Image credit: Warner Bros./Eurogamer UPDATE 21.33pm: Warner Bros. has acknowledged reports regarding the cancellation of the Wonder Woman project and the shutdown of three of its studios – Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego – describing the decision as a

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The Golden Idol Chronicles: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Upcoming DLC Investigation

The premiere of four DLCs scheduled for 2025. Image attribution: Eurogamer/Color Gray Games If you have already snapped up the impressive sequel to developer Color Gray Games, The Rise of the Golden Idol, you will be pleased to learn that The Sins of Contemporary Wells – the first of its earlier announced post-launch DLC episodes

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The Closing Caretaker: A Unique Survival Crafting Adventure with a Robotic Twist

Image credit score: Channel37 This is quite the intriguing concept: a survival game set in a submerged world that may be Earth, where you assume the role of a robot known as a Caretaker. Your mission is to cultivate humans in pods, instill them with memories, and launch them into space (where they might possibly

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Navigating a Legacy: Insights from a BioWare Co-Founder on Mass Effect 3’s Backlash, Life Under EA, and Misguided Guidance from Xbox

“There were all sorts of antics we engaged in.” Image credit: BioWare / EA / Xbox BioWare’s co-founder Greg Zeschuk has reflected on his experiences at the company during the development of Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, and discussed some of the studio’s most infamous moments, including his relationship with

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