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  • Mike Bithell: How Licensed Games Evolved Beyond 'Lunchbox Tie-ins'
    July 10, 2025
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    Mike Bithell: How Licensed Games Evolved Beyond 'Lunchbox Tie-ins'

    Licensed video games have evolved from rushed tie-ins to high-quality extensions of franchises, spanning indie passion projects to AAA blockbusters like *Marvel’s Spider-Man*. The industry now polarizes licensed games into two extremes: large-scale productions or smaller, experimental projects, d...

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  • John Wick Hex to Be Delisted From All Stores This Week
    July 16, 2025
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    John Wick Hex to Be Delisted From All Stores This Week

    John Wick Hex, a tactical strategy game based on the John Wick franchise, will be delisted from digital stores after July 17, likely due to expiring licensing agreements, though existing owners keep access. The game, praised for its turn-based combat and cel-shaded visuals, was released in 20...

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