IGDA appoints Dr. Jakin Vela as executive director
The International Game Developers Association announced it has appointed Dr. Jakin Vela as its new executive director, succeeding Renee Gittens. It’s also added three...
Google I/O 2022 focuses on app growth
It’s that time again! That’s right, it’s Google I/O time. Google I/O is an annual developer conference, held by Google in Mountain View, CA....
Ubisoft bookings exceed $2.2B for year despite ‘challenging times’
Ubisoft reported its earnings for the fiscal year that ended in March, citing the success of its franchises during a competitive time. It also...
Safe in Our World announces new moves for Mental Health Awareness Month
Safe in Our World, a charity focused on mental health and the gaming community, announced new initiatives and programs in honor of Mental Health...
Roblox bookings fall 3% to $631.2M in Q1
Roblox, the platform for Lego-like user-generated games, reported its bookings for the first quarter that ended on March 31 were $631.2 million, down 3%...
EA creates EA Sports FC brand after FIFA split
Electronic Arts announced it’s launching a new brand: EA Sport FC. As the name suggests, it’s publishing its soccer/football titles under this new banner,...
Gotham Knights gameplay trailer drops as devs scupper last-gen release
WB Montreal, the developers of the upcoming Gotham Knights, today dropped a 13-minute long gameplay video. Considering it’s been months since we last heard...
Nintendo’s full-year sales hit $13B, with hardware held back by chip shortages
Nintendo reported its sales for the fiscal year ended March 31 hit $13 billion, compared with $13.48 billion a year earlier. A semiconductor shortage...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land sells over 2.1M copies in two weeks
As part of Nintendo’s earnings report today, the publisher revealed that Kirby and the Forgotten Land has sold over 2.1 million copies in its...
Women who play ‘casual’ games take them very seriously
One of the most enlightening things about GamesBeat Summit 2022 has been the focus on women in gaming. In a panel titled “Growth opportunity:...