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Star Wars: Squadrons launched on November 2, 2020

Star Wars: Squadrons launched on November 2, 2020

EA’s latest entry to the Star Wars universe, Star Wars: Squadrons, launched on November 2, 2020.


Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time launched on November 2, 2020

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time launched on November 2, 2020

Today the fourth numbered entry in the Crash Bandicoot series launches for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


Pipeworks Studios acquired by Sumo Group

Pipeworks Studios acquired by Sumo Group

Sumo Group has announced their largest acquisition to date. The company has purchased Pipeworks Studios, a US developer, for $100 million.


Nintendo Switch tops UK monthly chart in September 2020

Nintendo Switch tops UK monthly chart in September 2020

UK Charts, September 2020:
1. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
2. Marvel’s Avengers
3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2


Vertigo Games acquired by Koch Media

Vertigo Games acquired by Koch Media

Koch Media has announced that they have acquired Vertigo Games, a VR publisher, for €50 million in stock and cash.


Take-Two sued over the use of tattoos in WWE 2K

Take-Two sued over the use of tattoos in WWE 2K

Tattoo artist Catherine Alexander filed a complaint against publisher Take-Two over the use of tattoo designs in the WWE 2K series.


Yakuza: Like a Dragon is coming to next-gen consoles

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is coming to next-gen consoles

It has been confirmed over on Twitter that Yakuza: Like a Dragon is coming to next-gen consoles. The news was announced by RRG Studios.


Super Mario 3D All-Stars holds the top of the US chart

Super Mario 3D All-Stars holds the top of the US chart

US Charts, Week of September 26, 2020:
1. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
2. Madden NFL 21
3. NBA 2K21


Consumers in Germany spent €3.7 billion on games in H1 2020

Consumers in Germany spent €3.7 billion on games in H1 2020

It has been reported that the games industry in Germany has generated almost €4 billion in the first six months of 2020 alone.


EA comes under fire for lootbox ad in toy catalogue

EA comes under fire for lootbox ad in toy catalogue

EA is facing criticism after images of an ad in a children’s toy catalog appear to show the company promoting the use of lootboxes in FIFA.