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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.
Good Games Group launches new indie publishing label Balor Games
Good Games Group has launched a new indie publishing label named Balor Games. The article also touches on the nature of industry leaks, suggesting they are often planned by companies to generate excitement.
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Good Games Group has acquired the back catalogues of Humble and Firestoke, rebranding as Balor Games. The company now aims to invest in the development of "triple-I" games.
Good Games Group Acquires Humble Games, Now Called Balor Games | Console Creatures
Good Games Group, founded by former Humble Bundle employees, has acquired Humble Games from Ziff Davis and rebranded as Balor Games. The new entity will continue to publish over 60 independent titles, focusing on stability and expanded support for partner studios with a renewed commercial strategy.
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.
Ex-Humble Games Heads Buy Back Label and Rename It to Balor Games
Former Humble Games heads Alan Patmore and Mark Nash have acquired the indie publishing label and rebranded it to Balor Games. The new entity, formerly Good Games Group, has secured the back catalog of Humble Games, including titles like A Hat in Time and Slay the Spire, and aims to become a leading "triple-I" publisher.
Good Games Group acquires Humble Games, rebranded to Balor Games
Good Games Group, a company founded by former Humble Games employees in 2024, has acquired Humble Games. Following the acquisition, the company has been rebranded to Balor Games.
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.
Good Games Group has bought the Humble and Firestoke back catalogues. Now, newly renamed as Balor Games, it wants to invest in triple-I
Good Games Group, now rebranded as Balor Games, has acquired the back catalogues of Humble Games and Firestoke, encompassing over 50 titles. Led by Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, the company aims to become a leading 'triple-I' publisher, focusing on high-quality, impactful games and supporting developers across various budget levels.
