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Google resolves dispute with Epic Games, reduces app store fees to 20%
Google has resolved a dispute with Epic Games by reducing its app store fees to 20%. Separately, Good Games Group has launched a new indie publishing label called Balor Games, acquiring the back catalogs of Humble Games and Firestoke Games to support this initiative.
Humble Games' former bosses buy the studio's back catalog
Good Games Group, led by former Humble Games leaders Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, has acquired the back catalog of over 50 titles from Humble Games, rebranding as Balor Games. This acquisition includes popular indie titles like Slay the Spire and Coral Island, and also encompasses the catalog of Firestoke Games. Balor Games aims to be a developer-friendly publisher focused on "triple-I" gaming.
Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games
Good Games Group has launched a new publishing label, Balor Games, by acquiring Ziff Davis' publishing business. This move consolidates over 60 indie titles, including Slay the Spire and SIGNALIS, under Balor Games, which aims to provide resources and autonomy to partner studios. Balor Games will also selectively invest in new projects like SCP: 5K while supporting its existing portfolio.
