Jagex CEO Phil Mansell is departing after eight years at the helm
Game Developer
MARCH 4, 2025
CVC Capital advisor and Jagex board member Jon Bellamy will take charge of the Runescape developer.
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Rockstar Games acquires Video Games Deluxe, now known as Rockstar Australia
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 4, 2025
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based developer Video Games Deluxe, rebranding it to Rockstar Australia.
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Why Astro Bot's awards sweep may matter even more than you think
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MARCH 4, 2025
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Best Next Fest Feb 2025 Demos Part 6
Game Wisdom
MARCH 4, 2025
Best Next Fest Feb 2025 Demos Part 6 Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" This is part 6 of my favorite demos from Steam Next Fest February 2025. 00:00 Intro 00:13 Liliac 0 01:07 Aethermancer 3:02 Doloc Town 4:35 Dungeon Warfare 3 5:47 Knightica 7:13 Star fire 8:41 The Electrifying Incident … The post Best Next Fest Feb 2025 Demos Part 6 appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Jam City sells Canadian studio Ludia after receiving 'unsolicited offer'
Game Developer
MARCH 4, 2025
The deal comes months after Jam City laid off 85 workers.
How many studios have you worked for in your career? From talking with other game devs with a similar amount of experience, does that that number feel about average or higher/lower?
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 4, 2025
I can't answer the exact number of studios I've worked for because I don't want to give any specifics that may identify me, but it is definitely more than five. Compared to others I've met who have worked for similar amounts of time in the industry, the number of studios I've worked for is significantly higher. This is, in part, due to a feedback cycle - I got really good at rescuing and shipping features and systems that were in danger of being cut, so I would get hired to do that.
Monster Hunter Wilds sales roar to 8 million copies in opening weekend
Game Developer
MARCH 4, 2025
After starting strong on PC, the 'massive excitement' for Monster Hunter Wilds is clear in how well it's selling.
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PTW rebrands as Side to begin 'new era' of support services
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Acclaim returns from the dead to support indies and 'reignite classic franchises'
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Jagex appoints new CEO Jon Bellamy
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MARCH 4, 2025
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