Square Enix, the Japanese company renowned for its RPG franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts, has recently faced scrutiny after a shareholder questioned the company’s business relationship with video game consultancy firm Sweet Baby Inc. They wanted to know if Square Enix was really working with Sweet Baby Inc. and what kind…
RazDog Holdings, a company specializing in interactive media software, has filed a lawsuit against Twitch in the Northern District of California’s courts alleging that Twitch’s homepage and tag system infringe on their patents. Let’s delve into the details: The Crux of RazDog’s Patent Claims According to the filing documents, RazDog alleges that it developed the software in question during…
The gaming world was abuzz with excitement when Paradox Interactive announced Life by You, an open-world life simulation game touted as a formidable competitor to Electronic Arts’ beloved The Sims franchise. With promises of unparalleled customization, real-language conversations, and a modding-friendly platform, Life by You seemed poised to dethrone the reigning king of life sims. However, in a disappointing turn…
Netflix ventured into the gaming sector in 2021, but it hasn’t achieved as much success as it did with the recently launched GTA trilogy. The streaming giant added these three remastered Grand Theft Auto games to its Netflix Games platform in December 2023, shortly after unveiling the trailer for GTA 6. This strategic timing paid off in…
The gaming giant Valve Corporation is facing a massive £656 million ($843 million) lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The suit alleges that Valve’s dominant position in the PC gaming marketplace through its Steam platform has led to anti-competitive practices and inflated game prices. Let’s dive into the details. Who is suing Valve and why? The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Vicki Shotbolt, a…
Netflix has revealed that Mike Verdu, the Vice President of Games, will be departing from his present position to embark on a new project within the company. Although Verdu has not disclosed the details of his future position, he mentioned in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz that he will be heading a team focused on “the…
Nintendo has flexed its legal muscle by issuing multiple DMCA takedown notices against mods hosted on the popular game modding community site, GameBanana.
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Esports Awards Heads to Riyadh In a significant move, the Esports Awards has announced a three-year partnership with the Saudi Arabia-backed Esports World Cup (EWC). This collaboration means that Riyadh will host the 2024, 2025, and 2026 editions of the Esports Awards alongside the Esports World Cup, with the intent to explore even longer-term collaborations. What is the Esports…
Squad Busters launch analysis: Revenue, downloads, and retention challenges for Supercell’s new team shooter.
