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DENMU ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION FUND DEDICATED TO VISIONARY GAME MAKERS
DENMU, a new video game investment house, has announced its initial $50 million fund dedicated to supporting visionary game makers across various platforms and genres. The company emphasizes an 'auteur-first' approach, aiming to bridge Eastern and Western markets and provide flexible capital for AAA, AA, indie, and mobile projects. Founded by Michael Fan and Ryan You, DENMU's team includes industry veterans from companies like Blizzard North and Top Hat Studios.
Jagex: The RuneScape Company Expands RuneScape: Dragonwilds In Asia, Through Landmark Publishing Partnerships.
Jagex, the company behind RuneScape, has announced its first third-party regional publishing partnerships for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Graph, a branch of Active Gaming Media, will publish the game in Japan, while H2 Interactive will handle South Korea and South East Asia. These partnerships are part of Jagex's RS25 strategy to expand the RuneScape universe globally with full localization support.
New Licensed Video Game Publisher Trailmark Games LLC Announced from The Leadership Team Behind Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl & More
TRAILMARK Games, a new video game publisher founded by former executives from GameMill Entertainment, has officially launched. The company aims to deliver high-quality licensed PC and console titles, with four flagship releases planned for 2026 and 2027, including The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival.
Kadokawa CEO faces shareholder battle as investors criticise handling of Elden Ring success
Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno is facing criticism from investors who believe the company failed to fully capitalize on Elden Ring's success. Shareholders suggest Kadokawa should have self-published the game instead of partnering with Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Volunteer-led RTS BAR signs publishing deal with Hooded Horse
The volunteer-led real-time strategy game Beyond All Reason has signed a publishing deal with Hooded Horse. While the multiplayer will remain free with cross-play, a paid 'BAR Premium Edition' with singleplayer content will be released on Steam. The IP and code will remain with the BAR team and open source, respectively.
Crytek Strengthens Global Publishing with Appointment of Zoher Toutanji as Chief Publishing Officer
Crytek has appointed Zoher Toutanji as its new Chief Publishing Officer to lead global publishing operations and expand the company's self-publishing capabilities. Toutanji, formerly of IO Interactive, Riot Games, Square Enix, and Ubisoft, will oversee publishing strategy and commercial operations, supporting Crytek's live-service portfolio and future titles like Hunt: Showdown. This move is part of Crytek's long-term strategy to strengthen its global commercial presence and drive sustainable growth.
New TIGA Board reinforces commitment to championing the UK games industry
TIGA, the UK video games industry's trade association, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, including Gemma Brown, Ben Gunstone, Dan Hett, Greg Howson, Marco A. Minoli, Stuart Muckley, Tim Repa-Davies, Sitara Shefta, and John Tearle. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for games businesses across the country, focusing on growth, skills development, and policy initiatives. The new board members bring diverse expertise from various studios and specialisms within the UK games sector.
Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC too, but if you want that to happen, talk to their publishers
Vanillaware founder George Kamitani has expressed a desire to bring more of the studio's games, such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Dragon's Crown, to PC. However, the decision and financing for these ports ultimately lie with the publishers. While Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed for PC, fans interested in other titles are encouraged to voice their demand to the respective publishers.
'Make some noise': Vanillaware reportedly wants more of its games on PC, but it's up to the publishers
Vanillaware founder George Kamitani reportedly desires to bring more of the studio's games to PC, but publisher financing is required for ports. Games journalist James Mielke relayed Kamitani's sentiment, stating that fan demand could influence publishers to finance ports of titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Dragon's Crown, and Odin Sphere. While a PC version of Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed, the studio's back catalog remains largely unavailable on the platform.
Akupara Games partners with Pixeljam and Behold Studios
Akupara Games has announced new publishing partnerships with indie developers Pixeljam and Behold Studios. This collaboration will bring several existing titles, including Chroma Squad and Out of Space, to new platforms, and will also support Pixeljam's upcoming releases, Cornhole Hero and Dino Jump.
Akupara Games Join Forces With Pixeljam & Behold Studios to Bring Nostalgia Back to 2026
Akupara Games has announced new publishing partnerships with Pixeljam and Behold Studios, aiming to bring their catalogs to new platforms. This collaboration will see Akupara Games publish and expand titles like Chroma Squad and Out of Space, while Pixeljam will release new games such as Cornhole Hero and Dino Jump on July 23, 2026. The move aims to introduce these cult-classic indie titles to a new generation of players.
Amazon All But Confirms 007 First Light Sequel, But It’s Unclear Who Will Publish It
Amazon's Head of Gaming, Jeff Gattis, clarified statements regarding the publisher of a potential 007 First Light sequel, aiming to correct confusion. While initial comments suggested Amazon Game Studios might publish, Gattis emphasized that IO Interactive remains a strong partner and that the game's development is progressing well.
XBOX Wants to “Remain a Great Publisher” When it Comes to Exclusives, Says CEO
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that the company is reevaluating its approach to exclusives to balance reaching large audiences with the need for exclusive content to grow its platforms. She indicated that decisions on exclusivity will be made on a game-by-game basis. Sharma also highlighted recent successes in reviving the Xbox brand, including Game Pass growth and improved player community engagement.
Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels there may be, as it muscles in on IO Interactive's operation as new owner of James Bond
Amazon has become the new owner of the James Bond license and will publish any future sequels to the game 007 First Light, developed by IO Interactive. Despite the early success and sales of 1.5 million copies in 24 hours, Amazon wants more involvement in future titles, which would theoretically be overseen by MGM and Amazon Game Studios.
What We Learned About Review Scores After 12 Years of Xbox Reviews
This analysis discusses the evolution and meaning of video game review scores over 12 years of Xbox reviews, highlighting that consistency and transparency in criteria are more important than the score itself. It emphasizes that readers build trust through a publication's track record and clear evaluation frameworks, especially in an era where professional criticism competes with numerous online opinions.
Widespread Confusion Forces Amazon to Make Statement About Future James Bond Games
Amazon Game Studios has issued a statement clarifying its role in future James Bond video games following widespread confusion. While Amazon MGM holds the intellectual property rights, IO Interactive will continue to develop the games, with Amazon taking over publishing duties. The company expressed pride in their collaboration on the successful title 007 First Light and indicated that more details about future projects will be revealed by IO Interactive.
‘We now own the IP’: 007 First Light sequels could face new villain as Amazon Gaming says it might publish…
Amazon Game Studios will handle publishing for any future sequels to IO Interactive's "007 First Light," following Amazon's acquisition of MGM. While IO Interactive developed the first game, Amazon now owns the intellectual property and intends to be involved in publishing future installments. This shift has raised concerns among fans about IO Interactive's potential exclusion from future development.
Amazon Is Stepping in to Publish Future James Bond Games After Smash Hit 007 First Light
Amazon is set to publish future James Bond games following the success of IO Interactive's 007 First Light. While Amazon did not develop First Light, they now own the intellectual property and plan to handle publishing duties for sequels through Amazon Game Studios. IO Interactive is expected to continue as the developer.
007: First Light Sequel Could Include A Major Behind-The-Scenes Change
A potential sequel to the James Bond game 007: First Light, developed by IO Interactive, could see a significant behind-the-scenes change with Amazon Games taking a larger role. While IO Interactive self-funded the first game, Amazon's ownership of MGM means they will likely be involved in future installments. This shift comes as Amazon aims for greater synergy between its film and game divisions, as seen with the upcoming Tomb Raider TV show and game.
007 First Light dev IO Interactive won't publish future James Bond games despite its success, as Amazon gaming boss…
Despite the success of 007 First Light, Amazon Game Studios general manager Jeff Gattis stated that future James Bond games will be published by Amazon, not IO Interactive. Amazon now owns the intellectual property for the franchise, which was acquired after the initial deal for First Light was completed. Gattis also mentioned upcoming Tomb Raider games and a related Prime Video show, indicating Amazon's strategy to integrate video games with its other media properties.
