Topic: development costs
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Paradox Takes $37M Hit on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Paradox Interactive has written down SEK 355 million for *Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2* due to disappointing sales, but will still release both planned expansions for the game. The game's development was troubled, involving multiple delays, a change in developers, and a shift in design ...
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Why Demonschool's Release Date Shift Was Essential
Indie developers face intense challenges in funding and visibility, exemplified by Necrosoft Games delaying Demonschool to avoid competing with Hollow Knight: Silksong, highlighting the strategic decisions needed for a successful launch. Demonschool, a tactical RPG with social simulation elements...
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Saudi Arabia Gaming Market to Hit $1.64B by 2028
Saudi Arabia's gaming market is projected to grow from $1.19 billion in 2024 to $1.64 billion by 2028, driven by an 8.2% CAGR and supported by the National Gaming and Esports Strategy under Vision 2030. The Kingdom leads the MENA region in gaming revenue and player base, with console gaming showi...
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Indie Game Developers Are Now Marketing Their Games as 'AI Free'
Independent game developers are marketing their projects as "AI-free" to highlight human craftsmanship and artistic integrity, appealing to players who value these principles. These creators use symbolic seals and public statements to certify their games are made without generative AI, framing it...
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Next Xbox to be a "very premium" high-end console, says Sarah Bond
Xbox President Sarah Bond hinted at a next-generation console being a "very premium, very high-end curated experience," suggesting a shift away from budget-friendly options like the Xbox Series S. This strategic pivot towards premium hardware comes amid player concerns over rising Game Pass price...
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GTA 6 Developers Strike Outside Rockstar Demanding Jobs Back
Rockstar Games fired dozens of employees, officially for "gross misconduct" due to alleged leaks, but the workers claim it was retaliation for their unionization efforts and are protesting for reinstatement. The terminated developers were part of a union drive that had reached a legal threshold f...
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Apple in Talks to Use Google's Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri
Apple is in advanced talks with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into a reimagined Siri, aiming for a 2026 launch to enhance its AI strategy and competitiveness. Google is reportedly training a custom AI model for Apple's infrastructure, indicating a deep technical collaboration to ensure ...
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