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GamesIndustry.biz to host panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026
GamesIndustry.biz will host an Investment Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con, featuring discussions on game funding, development, and building sustainable studios. Separately, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have completed their $111 billion merger, now operating under the name Skydance, with potential for "difficult decisions" and "changes and impacts" as the new entity integrates.
Next Mass Effect Game Might Not Get Funding Following EA’s Acquisition, Says Former Exec
A former Electronic Arts executive suggests that EA's acquisition by the Public Investment Fund could jeopardize funding for the Mass Effect franchise. The executive believes EA will prioritize its major IPs like EA Sports FC and esports, potentially leading to the cancellation of less profitable or struggling franchises like Mass Effect, despite CEO Andrew Wilson's statements about bold investment.
It'd be an exhausting lie to pretend I don't like SNK, so I won't
The author expresses concern over Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's acquisition of SNK and its influence on games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, citing the controversial inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo. While acknowledging the necessity of funding in game development and the broad reach of Saudi investments across the industry, the author advocates for holding companies accountable for problematic decisions rather than boycotting entire entities.
The Future Looks Bleak for Yakuza Creator's New PS5 Title Gang of Dragon
The upcoming PlayStation 5 title Gang of Dragon, from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, faces an uncertain future as publisher NetEase has reportedly ceased funding. Evidence of trouble includes the disappearance of the developer's YouTube channel, with reports suggesting a significant funding shortfall is preventing the game's completion.
