Ex-XCOM and The Sims devs launch Midsummer Studios to reinvent life sims
Former developers of XCOM and The Sims have launched Midsummer Studios to reinvent the life sim genre. The company has raised $6 million. The...
Sharp Alpha closes $25M+ Fund II to back gaming, sports, media startups
Sharp Alpha Advisors announced it has closed an oversubscribed $25 million fund to invest in early-stage sports, gaming and entertainment startups. Dubbed Sharp Alpha...
Sony names two leaders to succeed Jim Ryan at PlayStation
Sony announced two leaders to replace Jim Ryan, who retired from the top position at PlayStation earlier this year. Effective June 1, 2024, Hideaki...
Remedy will launch Alan Wake 2: The Original Soundtrack
Remedy Entertainment, Epic Games and Laced Records have unveiled the Alan Wake 2: The Original Soundtrack, coming on May 14. This release not only...
IGDA Developer Satisfaction Survey illuminates thoughts on DEI, crediting
The International Game Developer Association (IGDA) recently released the findings of its 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey. The new survey shows that respondents generally believe...
Braid, Anniversary Edition review — New paint on a masterpiece
I’ve thought about Braid a lot since its original release in 2008 on the Xbox 360. At least for me, it signaled the beginning...
Subscrible launches ad-free mobile game catalog
Subscrible announced the launch of its game catalog app that offers an ad-free, uninterrupted gaming experience on Apple and Android smartphones. It is free...
A new generation of J.R.R. Tolkien games is coming | Lee Guinchard exclusive interview
In his office, Lee Guinchard has a bunch of paraphernalia honoring J.R.R. Tolkien and his works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings....
The intellectual property map of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
The rights to The Lord of the Rings and all things Middle-earth are complicated. This primer brings us up to date. There’s a video...
New blockchain-based game Haliens introduces revolutionary player ownership mechanics
Richard Robledo, former senior producer of Pokemon GO, appointed CEO and Game Director (IRVINE, CA, May 13, 2024) Southern California-based game studio GamePin announced...