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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced debuts in Top 5 for PC and console revenue in July | Newzoo Charts
July's game revenue charts, particularly for PC and consoles, were dominated by remakes and rereleases, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 performing strongly. Newzoo analyst Mert Şahin highlighted the commercial potential of established titles and different strategies for managing back catalogs, from substantial remakes to straightforward ports. Palworld also saw success after leaving early access.
Balor Games Partners with IllFonic to Manage Past Game Catalog
Balor Games has partnered with IllFonic to manage the latter's back catalog of games, including titles like Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. This collaboration will allow IllFonic to continue supporting its live multiplayer titles while focusing on upcoming projects such as Halloween: The Game. Balor Games, a new publishing label founded by former Humble Games executives, aims to provide long-term stewardship for high-quality independent games.