Tag: Gaming Industry
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Remedy Recovers Majority of Alan Wake 2’s Development Costs
Renowned video game developer, Remedy, seems to have another notable victory under its belt with the continued success of its latest project, Alan Wake 2. Recent reports confirm that by the end of September, the company had recouped the considerable bulk of the development and marketing expenses for the game. This feat hardly comes as…
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ReFantazio Hits 1 Million Sales in Just One Day
In recent gaming news, “Metaphor: ReFantazio” developed by Atlus is taking the world by storm. Since its launch date on October 11, the game – published by Sega – has surpassed the one million sales mark, branding it the fastest-selling game in Atlus’ history. This is a monumental achievement, as it has broken the impressive…
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Hi-Rez Studios Downsizes for Smite 2’s Sustainable Future
The gaming industry is bombarded with constant surprises, developments, and rapid shifts. Evidence of this was recently seen at renowned game developers, Hi-Rez Studios, which revealed a significant internal shake-up. A certain number of job cuts have been announced within the organization. The officials at Hi-Rez Studios declared it as a needful “internal reorganization and…
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Monolith Soft Marks 25th Anniversary with New Site and Video
As we step into October 2024, here at Awesome Radical Gaming, we are excited to join Monolith Soft in their 25th-anniversary celebrations. This multi-decade milestone marks a significant chapter in the history of the veteran gaming studio. Adding to the high spirits of the occasion, Monolith Soft has released a commemorative video and launched a…
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Blizzard Sues Netflix, Halts StarCraft, Overwatch, Diablo Adaptations Development
Fans of Blizzard, the esteemed video game company, reportedly missed out on potential Netflix adaptations of several franchise favorites, namely StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. Jason Schreier, a well-known Bloomberg reporter, revealed this information while promoting his new book in a Reddit AMA session. The cause can be traced back to a legal dispute between Blizzard…
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Report: Ex-Blizzard Director Proposed Warcraft 4, Call Of Duty RTS
Over a decade has passed since renowned gaming giant Blizzard, revered creators of the popular StarCraft and WarCraft series, unveiled a fresh real-time strategy (RTS) game. However, the lapse should not be confused with a lack of enthusiasm. On the contrary, a number of the developers at Blizzard have demonstrated immense interest in making a…
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First Female Director Spearheads The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom in a Franchise Milestone
In the world of gaming, Tomomi Sano may not be a name with which you’re familiar. However, this dedicated Nintendo employee has etched her name in the annals of gaming history by shattering an important barrier. Sano has taken the reins of the infamous Legend of Zelda series, making her the first woman to ever…
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Louisiana Firm Battles PlayStation and Shift Up Over Stellarblade and Stellar Blade Naming Dispute
In a dispute over the name ‘Stellar Blade,’ game developer Shift Up and publisher Sony find themselves at odds with a film studio from Louisiana. The small production company carrying the name Stellarblade alleges that its business is being adversely affected by the game’s use of the same name, infringing on its trademark. Stellarblade LLC,…
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Elon Musk Faces a $15 Million Lawsuit from Cards Against Humanity
The renowned publisher of the risqué game, Cards Against Humanity, LLC, has made a public announcement about its intention to file a lawsuit against the wealthy tech entrepreneur Elon Musk . The lawsuit arises from allegations that waste from SpaceX, Musk’s space travel company, was illegally dumped onto a protected piece of land. The protected…
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PlatinumGames Obtains The Wonderful 101 Rights from Nintendo
The gaming world is buzzing with the news that esteemed developer PlatinumGames has decided to scoop up the rights to the franchise, The Wonderful 101 from its original owner, Nintendo. The particulars of the transfer are shrouded in a veil of mystery, creating a sense of suspense regarding whether PlatinumGames will follow this acquisition with…
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Square Enix Acknowledges That Profits from Final Fantasy 16 and 7 Rebirth Fell Short of Their Expectations
Square Enix recently expressed its disappointment over the unsatisfactory commercial performance of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, admitting that neither game lived up to its profit expectations. In a financial results briefing, initially held in May but only released now, Takashi Kiryu, President and Representative Director of Square Enix discussed multiple issues…