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fromKotaku
6 days ago

Overwatch Lead Explains Why China Gets Exclusive Skins And Events

“I think NetEase has the responsibility of publishing our game in China, and part of their approach is to do things that are specific to that market,” he said. “And the approach that we want to take is to make sure that our game makes players feel cared for, no matter the market. And I think we fell short of the mark with this current event, but it does mean that as we look forward to future events and activations, we have a very specific view that ‘Is this just the right way to run the event?’ and from the perspective of holistically, ‘How do things balance out?’”
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Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Lords Of The Fallen 2 Ditches Controversial Epic Games Deal

Lords of the Fallen 2 ends Epic PC exclusivity, enabling release on Steam while Epic and CI Games continue cooperation on services and Unreal Engine.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Kepler Interactive's Latest Move Is One Nobody Expected

Publishers have evolved to provide financial backing, marketing, and resources, with Kepler Interactive emphasizing high-quality design through their magazine Reset.
#indie-games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Video games

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Video games

The revived Acclaim will reveal its 2026 lineup in a September 10 showcase

New Acclaim will publish indie games and revive classic franchises while providing funding, marketing, and PR support for smaller studios; showcase on Sept 10.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Slay the Princess' developer is the latest to expand into indie game publishing

Black Tabby Games is launching a publishing arm called Black Tabby Publishing, signing two titles to support indie developers.
#mindseye
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Hell Is Us And Terminator Publisher Nacon Files For Bankruptcy

Nacon, a French publisher, filed for insolvency due to insufficient cash to pay debts while preparing major game releases including Greedfall 2 in March.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Amazon continues retreat from games by ending publishing deal for open world racer

We're in active dialogue with partners who share our long-term ambition for the IP and look forward to sharing more later this year.
Video games
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fromKotaku
3 months ago

Finji Says TikTok Published Racist AI Ads Of Its Game

TikTok created and posted unauthorized AI-altered ads using Finji's game characters, including racially stereotyped alterations, despite Finji disabling genAI permissions.
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Big games are getting bigger - and so are the stakes

Ubisoft and other major publishers are shifting to fewer, bigger games and live-service franchises, canceling smaller projects to reduce financial risk.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Split Fiction's Director Dishes On Clair Obscur, EA, And Gen AI

The games industry must preserve diversity across AAA, AA, and indie projects rather than converging solely on perceived 'safe' AA successes.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Manor Lords Publisher Has Banned AI Assets In Its Games, Calls Them "Cancerous"

Hooded Horse bans AI-generated art in all published products and requires contractual prohibitions to prevent AI assets from entering game releases.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Wholesome Snack 2025: Everything Announced At The Cozy Showcase

Wholesome Snack showcases 22 cozy, lowkey games emphasizing artistic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant experiences, including sequels and new indie titles.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
7 months ago

Palworld Dev's Publishing Arm Won't Work With GenAI Games

Pocketpair's publishing division will not partner with developers using generative AI or Web3/NFTs, prioritizing perceived authenticity over AI-driven game production.
Video games
fromGameSpot
10 months ago

10 Horror Games Were Just Announced From This New Publisher

Black Lantern Collective, a new horror-focused publishing label, announces its initial lineup of 10 unique horror games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
11 months ago

Berserk Or Die Makes Slapping Your Keyboard The Main Control Scheme

Poncle's first published game is Berserk or Die, featuring an innovative control scheme and accessibility options.
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fromVG247
11 months ago

The studio behind Atomic Heart is kicking up a publishing arm, looking to help get more "big and bold" games made

Mundfish launches its publishing arm, Mundfish Powerhouse, alongside celebrating over 10 million sales of Atomic Heart.
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