Electronic Games

W4 Games and Meta Team Up to Expand Open-Source Godot Ecosystem on Meta Quest

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electronic Games, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Entertainment, Software, GDC, 2D, Partnership, MIT, XR, Oculus Quest, Meta, 3D, Heart, Quest, Godot (game engine), Video game

W4 Games , on a mission to help the video game industry reclaim control by strengthening the open-source Godot ecosystem, today announced that it is collaborating with Meta to significantly improve the game developer experience with Godot on the Meta Quest Platform.

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  • W4 Games , on a mission to help the video game industry reclaim control by strengthening the open-source Godot ecosystem, today announced that it is collaborating with Meta to significantly improve the game developer experience with Godot on the Meta Quest Platform.
  • By empowering developers who choose the Godot engine to create and publish extended reality (XR) games, the companies will expand the Godot games portfolio on Meta Quest and the open-source game development ecosystem.
  • “We’re really excited to announce this new partnership with Meta since we believe it will provide great new opportunities for Godot game developers and allow them to reach out to new audiences through the Meta Quest Platform.
  • Meta and W4’s strategic collaboration enables new and exciting opportunities for the fast-growing Godot users community, the open-source gaming community, and Quest users alike.

Xsolla Partners With GameAnalytics to Revolutionize Game Monetization Through Direct-to-Consumer Sales

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Software, Online, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Professional Services, Fintech, Payments, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Data Analytics, Audio, Video, Electronic Games, Miniclip, Tax, Growth, Data analysis, Partnership, Risk, Online shopping, Epic Games, Steam, Warner Bros., Fraud, Multimedia, Light & Wonder, Video game

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces its partnership with GameAnalytics, a premier analytics platform in the gaming industry.

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  • Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces its partnership with GameAnalytics, a premier analytics platform in the gaming industry.
  • This partnership marks the beginning of a new era of in-game monetization, with the integration of Xsolla's Web Shop into the GameAnalytics platform.
  • The initiative aims to provide game developers with next-generation tools for direct-to-consumer sales, starting with a pioneering proof of concept centered around the Xsolla Web Shop.
  • Game developers integrate their games with GameAnalytics to access mission-critical data and uncover valuable insights about their games’ performance, including engagement and monetization data.

Nintendo Download: Beyond the Horizon

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Children, Consumer Electronics, Online Retail, Technology, Electronic Games, Mobile Entertainment, Entertainment, Retail, Family, Consumer, Teens, Cloud, RPG, Minor, Friends, DLC, Nintendo eShop, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, The Legend of Zelda, Amnesia, Gold, Sale, Coercion, STAR, Gold points, Nightmare, Nintendo Switch, Fun, Show, MAR10, Face, World Series, Legend, Platinum, Hope, Multimedia, Collection, Video game

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314089024/en/
    STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection is available on the Nintendo Switch system today.
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition – The acclaimed historical action RPG and all its DLC arrive on the Nintendo Switch system!
  • Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
    Share the Fun on MAR10 Day – Continue the MAR10 Day celebration!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Sabanci University Will Host the "Sakura Festival" on the 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Turkey and Japan

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Energy, Other Communications, Manufacturing, Technology, University, Education, Communications, Other Automotive, Other Entertainment, Electronic Games, Other Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Automotive, Entertainment, Other Energy, Heron, Student, Boy, Future, Multimedia, Flower

What is the “Make a Promise for the Future” Scholarship Fund?

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  • What is the “Make a Promise for the Future” Scholarship Fund?
  • It takes its inspiration from the promises of young people to solve problems for a stronger future and a better world.
  • All proceeds from the "Sakura Festival Gala Event" ticket sales will be transferred to Sabancı University's "Make a Promise for the Future" Scholarship Program.
  • Those who wish to buy tickets to attend the Sakura Festival Gala Event , can click on the link.

Turtle Beach Announces Transformational Acquisition of PDP and Intention to Launch Reverse Dutch Tender Auction

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Audio, Video, Electronic Games, Hardware, Common stock, Senior, Tax, Growth, Turtle Beach Corporation, Webcast, Sale, Acquisition, Security (finance), Record, PDP, Adjustment, Tender offer, GAAP, Tender, Depreciation, Motorola, Dechert, Transaction, Jefferies Group, Hand, Engineering, Management

Bringing PDP’s leading gaming controller category to Turtle Beach will provide additional scale and create future development opportunities.

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  • Bringing PDP’s leading gaming controller category to Turtle Beach will provide additional scale and create future development opportunities.
  • Consideration for the Transaction consists of the issuance of 3.45 million shares of Turtle Beach's common stock and approximately $79.9 million in cash.
  • The acquisition of PDP adds significant financial benefits to Turtle Beach that, in conjunction with synergies realized, fundamentally transforms the financial profile of the Company.
  • Executive Management and the Board of Directors of Turtle Beach do not plan on participating in the tender offer.

Forge Launches API for Game Developers to Engage and Reward Players for Their Ongoing Play and Add Battle Pass-like Features to Games

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Electronic Games, Mobile Entertainment, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Software, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Other Entertainment, Reward, Animoca Brands, Riot, Discord, ESL, System, Polygon, API, TSM, Riot Games

Designed to empower game developers by providing a seamless solution for creating and managing "battle pass" experiences, the Forge API allows them to reach new gamers, drive sustained engagement, and reward players for their commitment.

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  • Designed to empower game developers by providing a seamless solution for creating and managing "battle pass" experiences, the Forge API allows them to reach new gamers, drive sustained engagement, and reward players for their commitment.
  • With the Forge API, developers can create achievements for in-game events and reward players with virtual items for their completion.
  • This allows Forge quests to support any in-game achievement, and let games reward players for direct in-game engagement.
  • "At Forge, we recognize the challenges game developers face in attracting and engaging gamers," said Kun Gao, CEO at Forge.

GGWP Now Protects and Nurtures Player Experiences For Over 25 Game Companies

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Technology, Electronic Games, Social Media, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, General Entertainment, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Networks, Communications, Internet, Security, Consumer Electronics, Cloud, Toxicity, Communication, PC, Growth, Sandbox, VR, Survival, Environment, Cooperative, Safety, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Video game

GGWP now helps more than 25 iconic companies – including thatgamecompany, Unity, Dreamhaven, Fatshark, Omeda Studios, and Sandbox -- protect their player experiences with proactive, AI-powered moderation and shape player behavior through prosocial reinforcement and feedback loops.

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  • GGWP now helps more than 25 iconic companies – including thatgamecompany, Unity, Dreamhaven, Fatshark, Omeda Studios, and Sandbox -- protect their player experiences with proactive, AI-powered moderation and shape player behavior through prosocial reinforcement and feedback loops.
  • Additionally, for triaged events for manual review, the GGWP platform facilitates a reduction of average review time by 75% for these prioritized cases.
  • “Healthy communities and safety are critical to the player experience in games and online worlds,” said Dennis Fong, co-founder of GGWP.
  • Since it became free to implement in August, GGWP has seen notable growth across various gaming genres, including first-person shooters, survival crafting games and VR experiences.

Xsolla Elevates Game Commerce With a Vision of Equal Access, Showcasing Innovative Solutions at GDC 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Software, Audio, Video, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Electronic Games, Entertainment, GAME, AAA, Corporation, Partner, Hearing, Internet celebrity, Business manager, Business, Partnership, SVP, Team17, Take Two, Team, SWAG, Commerce, Equal Access, Access, DMA, Mastercard, IDFA, Game Night, EVP, Coffee, Bored Ape, Knowledge, News, Acquisition, Food, House, Moscone Center, Investment, Economics, HOW, GM, Conference, Growth, Blockchain, Mobile, Griffin, Marketing, Shop, BUILD, Ecosystem, Multimedia, Video game

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313212487/en/
    "At the Game Developers Conference 2024, Xsolla proudly introduces 'Equal Access for Everyone,' a testament to our dedication to democratizing game commerce for developers of all sizes.
  • Join us at GDC to explore how we're shaping the future of video gaming commerce," said David Stelzer, President of Xsolla.
  • Dedicated to the growth and success of the game industry, Xsolla will host the Xsolla Developer Summit on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Moscone West, room #2014.
  • With Xsolla’s global game commerce experts, discover how we empower developers to make more than a game and launch a successful gaming business.

Capcom’s Monster Hunter: World Tops 25 Million Units Sold Globally!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Women, Other Technology, Other Entertainment, Men, eSports, Software, Electronic Games, Consumer, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Entertainment, Other Sports, Other Communications, Sports, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Communications, Apps, Applications, Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter, Monster, Video game

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.
  • With Monster Hunter: World, Capcom drove the Monster Hunter series to global-brand status with a series-first worldwide simultaneous launch and international promotional activities, establishing the game as Capcom’s best-selling title of all time within a month of its release.
  • In the six years since the game’s launch, Capcom has continued to promote digital sales, leading Monster Hunter: World to achieve a new Capcom all-time-record of 25 million cumulative units sold.
  • (*Includes shipments of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition)

Social Casino Global Market Report 2024: Rapid Growth Projected Driven by Integration of Health and Wellness Features - Long-term Forecasts to 2028 and 2033 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Electronic Games, Casino, Gaming, Women, Entertainment, Online, Men, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Consumer, Wind, Economic Times, Health, The Economic Times, Smartphone, Growth, Internet, Social responsibility, Table, RPG

The global social casino market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.

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  • The global social casino market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.
  • The growth of the social casino market is anticipated, driven by the increasing proliferation of smartphones.
  • This innovative approach enhances user engagement and represents a key trend driving growth in the social casino market.
  • The regions covered in the social casino market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.