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CD Projekt Red to distribute The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Blizzard's Battle.net
CD Projekt Red and Blizzard Entertainment have formed a business partnership that will begin with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered being distributed on Blizzard's Battle.net platform starting September 29. The partnership will also include the upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, next year, and a themed cosmetic skin for Geralt of Rivia in Diablo IV for those who purchase the expansion through Blizzard's store.
Doom creator id Software used Taiwanese pirates to help distribute the game, John Romero reveals
Co-founder of id Software, John Romero, revealed that the company collaborated with Taiwanese pirates to distribute the game Doom during the Shareware era. Instead of fighting piracy, id Software provided cheap copies to pirates to ensure widespread distribution in regions where they lacked a presence. This strategy helped establish the game's reach and was considered crucial for distribution.
Paizo Inc. Lays Off 12 Employees As Result of Diamond Comics Bankruptcy
Paizo Inc. has laid off twelve employees due to financial strain caused by the bankruptcy of Diamond Comics. Diamond Comics, a major distributor for various outlets including Paizo, handled product shipping on consignment, leading to significant financial losses for Paizo when Diamond's assets were claimed by JP Morgan Chase. Complications from an exclusive distribution contract further exacerbated Paizo's financial difficulties.
Asmodee USA Announces Three New Distribution Partnerships with Beloved Developers
Asmodee USA has announced new non-exclusive distribution agreements with three tabletop game developers: Chaosium Inc., Dire Wolf Digital, and Capstone Games. This expansion aims to broaden Asmodee USA's catalog and provide retailers with a comprehensive selection of hobby gaming products. The partnerships will bring popular titles like Call of Cthulhu, Clank!, and Ark Nova to a wider retail audience.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer physical edition to be distributed by PLAION
PLAION will serve as the global physical distributor for Fuse Games' upcoming racing title, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, under an agreement with publisher Secret Mode. The partnership will see PLAION manage all logistics, distribution, and retail sales for the physical editions across international markets. The game is slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
