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David Braben steps down as CEO of Frontier
The current CEO of Frontier Developments, David Braben, decided to step down and will be replaced by the company’s current COO, Jonny Watts.
Keywords Studios acquires Mighty Games
Mighty Games, a popular mobile game development studio has been acquired by Keywords Studios for up to $6.9 million.
EA had a Q1 growth fueled by FIFA and F1
While many video game publishers are experiencing a decline, it seems like Electronic Arts is experiencing ongoing growth.
Horizon: Forbidden West returns to top of UK boxed charts
UK boxed charts. Week of August 6, 2022:
1. Horizon: Forbidden West
2. Nintendo Switch Sports
3. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes the top of UK boxed charts
UK boxed charts. Week of July 30, 2022:
1. Xenoblade Chronicles 3
2. Horizon: Forbidden West
3. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Meta Quest 2 price increases by $100
Meta has decided to increase the prices of its latest VR headset, Meta Quest 2 by $100.
Ex-Rockstar boss hires Evolution, Ubisoft, and NCsoft talent
Leslie Benzies’ company Build A Rocket Boy recently hired three industry veterans, Mick Hocking, Murray Pannell, and Randall Price.
Sony has finalized acquisition of Bungie
Sony has just announced the completion of its acquisition of Bungie, the developing studio behind the Destiny franchise.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga returns to top of UK boxed charts
UK boxed charts. Week of July 16, 2022:
1. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
2. F1 22
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
God of War Ragnarök’s Jotnar Edition will cost £230
Preorders for various editions of God of War Ragnarök have just gone live, with the most expensive version being the Jotnar Edition.
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