Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launch is the second-biggest in franchise history
A new mainline Pokémon game is always a monumental event, but Scarlet and Violet, the latest entries in the juggernaut franchise, appear to have reached new heights. According to data from GfK, and as...
View ArticleRiot winds down Wild Rift esports outside of Asia
This week, Riot Games announced that it has canceled esports leagues for Wild Rift outside of Asia. According to the official press release, viewership for the mobile version of MOBA juggernaut League...
View ArticleNew details emerge in the ongoing case of Studio ZA/UM
The legal battle between members of Studio ZA/UM entered a new stage last week when a newly-filed lawsuit accused CEO Ilmar Kompus and former executive producer Tõnis Haavel of misappropriating company...
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Creative diversification and differentiation
This article is the third in a series that features the most up-to-date best practices and recommendations focusing on automation, measurement, creative and conversion schema optimization, which will...
View ArticleNintendo addresses Pokémon Scarlet and Violet performance issues
Last month, Pokémon Scarlet and Violetreleased to generally positive reviews. Most critics praised the open-world format, as well as most of the designs for the new monsters. However, the praise came...
View ArticleFTC reportedly split on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
In January of this year, Microsoft announced that it planned to acquire World of Warcraft and Call of Duty studio Activision Blizzard in a landmark $68.7 billion deal. The news has encountered its...
View ArticleGameStop net sales decreased by 8% in Q3 2022
Games retailer GameStop has released its financial report for Q3 of the current fiscal year, and the numbers highlight continued losses for the embattled company. According to the data, net sales...
View ArticleFTC sues to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Last week, reports surfaced that the Federal Trade Commission was split on whether or not to allow Microsoft’s titanic $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Now, in a 3-1 vote in favor, the...
View ArticleThe fall of Riccitiello
I first interviewed John Riccitiello in the late 1990s, when he was pretty new at Electronic Arts. In those days, executive appointments from outside the gaming industry were still rare. His history...
View ArticleGameMaker offers free development engine access
Development engine GameMaker has announced a new pricing structure that allows would-be creators to use the product for free. The offer is restricted to developers making games for non-commercial...
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