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Publishers and investors are increasingly favoring user-generated games over traditional titles. This shift indicates a growing trend in the gaming industry towards supporting games built with player-created content.
Report Says 93% of Crypto Games are Dead
The Web3 gaming sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with an estimated $15 billion lost and 93% of GameFi projects becoming inactive. Token values have dropped by approximately 95%, and over 300 blockchain-based games have ceased operations, indicating a fundamental flaw in prioritizing financial gains over player satisfaction. This decline highlights the volatility and challenges of merging cutting-edge technology with traditional gaming models.
GamesIndustry.biz to host The Games Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con's Indie Game Summit
GamesIndustry.biz will host The Games Investment Panel at Game Republic's Indie Games Summit during MCM London Comic Con. Editorial director Jon Hicks will moderate the panel on May 22, featuring industry professionals discussing investment and funding options for game developers. The summit includes various talks, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Reforged Studios Secures $30 Million Strategic Investment from MEP Capital to Accelerate Gaming IP Platform Strategy
Reforged Studios has secured an initial $30 million growth investment from MEP Capital Management to accelerate its strategy of building a leading platform for video game intellectual property and publishing. This investment follows Reforged's recent acquisition of German publisher and developer Headup and will be used to acquire, enhance, and extend the lifecycle of gaming properties. Reforged aims to become a leading consolidator in the independent and mid-market gaming sector.
'AI experts' disagree with the public about whether it's a good thing
A report from Stanford University's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence group indicates a significant gap in optimism between AI experts and the general public regarding AI's impact on jobs. While 73% of experts believe AI will be beneficial, only 23% of US adults agree. Public trust in AI regulation and companies is low in the US, with higher optimism observed in Southeast Asia. The article also touches on AI disclosure policies and investment trends.
Why Gamers Are the New Comics Collectors: A Practical Guide to Building a Gaming Memorabilia Collection
This guide provides a practical framework for building a gaming memorabilia collection, drawing parallels to the comics collecting hobby. It emphasizes establishing a collecting thesis, understanding what constitutes valuable memorabilia, managing budgets, documenting provenance, and proper storage to preserve items. The article advises focusing on consistency and purpose rather than accumulating everything.
Epic Games reportedly developing Disney-themed extraction shooter
Epic Games is reportedly developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter, the first of three games funded by Disney's $1.5 billion investment. The game, described as similar to ARC Raiders, will feature Disney characters battling enemies to reach an extraction point and is slated for a November 2026 release. Despite internal concerns about originality and middling reviews for other projects, Epic Games stated the report does not reflect the collaboration's ambitions.
Saudi Investment Firm Has Increased Its Stake In Capcom
Saudi investment firm Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has increased its stake in Capcom to 6.04%, making it the fourth-largest shareholder. This investment, valued at approximately $617 million, follows EGDC's previous acquisition of a 5.03% stake. Capcom also announced plans to reveal more games before the end of fiscal year 2027, focusing on both new and established franchises.
Saudi Arabia’s EGDC Raises Ownership Stake in Capcom, Now Owns 6.04 Percent
Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has increased its ownership stake in Capcom to 6.04 percent, acquiring an additional 1.01 percent. The EGDC, owned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also holds a majority stake in SNK and is involved in the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by the Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
FromSoftware owner Kadokawa sees Sony passed as its biggest investor, but the high house of Elden Ring says its "policies are not influenced" by any one shareholder anyway
Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has acknowledged that Oasis Management has become its largest shareholder, surpassing Sony. Kadokawa stated that its policies are not influenced by any single shareholder and declined to comment on discussions with individual investors.
PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.
Investor Who Urged Nintendo To Monetise Mario's Jumps Acquires Shares In Kadokawa
Oasis Management Company has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, a Japanese media company that owns stakes in game developers like FromSoftware. The investment firm previously urged Nintendo to explore microtransactions for its games, suggesting potential changes for Kadokawa's subsidiaries.
Dark Souls and Elden Ring owner gets massive investment with "important proposals" from a company that gave Nintendo some infamous advice: "Just think of paying 99 cents just to get Mario to jump a little higher"
Oasis Management Company, a Hong Kong-based hedge fund, has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa Games, the majority owner of FromSoftware. This investment comes with "important proposal activities" and follows a past infamous business proposal made to Nintendo regarding microtransactions.
Saudi Arabia firm EGDC now owns 5% stake in Capcom
Saudi Arabia-based Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom, amounting to 26,788,500 shares, for pure investment purposes. This follows previous investments by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Capcom and other major gaming companies like Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive.
Saudi Arabia Fund Acquires Another Slice of Resident Evil Requiem Publisher Capcom, Upping Country's Ownership to 10% - IGN
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its subsidiary, the Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), have increased their ownership stake in Capcom to approximately 10%. This move is described as a pure investment, with Capcom's Resident Evil 4 being highlighted as its fastest-selling installment.
"Can we meaningfully predict how things go?" How AI could shape how publishers invest
Joost van Dreunen, founder of Aldora, discusses how small language models (SLMs) can revolutionize business intelligence in the games industry. Unlike large language models, SLMs offer secure, efficient, and cost-effective analysis of market data, enabling publishers to make more agile investment decisions and predict future trends. Aldora plans to launch its SLM-based product in Q2 or Q3 of this year, catering to both existing industry players and non-endemic companies entering the gaming space.
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company acquires 5% stake in Capcom
Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), a subsidiary of the Misk Foundation, has acquired a 5% stake in Capcom, reportedly as a pure investment. This follows a similar acquisition of Capcom shares by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in 2022. The article also includes commentary from Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks on the challenges and future of the video game industry, including cost inflation, talent acquisition, and the potential of AI.
Saudi Arabia now owns just over 10% of Capcom, national investment company scoops up more shares
Saudi Arabian investment company Electronic Gaming Development Company has acquired just over five percent of Capcom, bringing their total ownership to over ten percent. This move signifies a significant investment in the Japanese game developer.
Saudi Arabia now owns just over 10% of Capcom, national investment company scoops up more shares
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has increased its stake in Capcom, now owning just over 10% of the Japanese game developer. This move signifies significant foreign investment in the video game industry.
Major Investor Slams Gaming Industry for ‘Demonizing’ AI Technology
A major investor has expressed frustration with the gaming industry's resistance to generative AI, viewing it as 'demonizing' the technology. While the industry cites concerns about job displacement, creative integrity, and quality control, the investor sees potential for AI to streamline development and reduce costs. This tension between investor demands for efficiency and developer/player focus on quality is expected to shape the future of game development.
