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It's a huge pleasure to share this one—please enjoy our own Sola Saulenko, CMO of Pixonic, a MY.GAMES studio, joining Michail Katkoff to discuss the intricacies of building a successful game franchise (we're talking about War Robots, yes!). Together, they explore topics such as the balance between organic growth and strategic planning, the evolution of games into franchises, the challenges of transitioning from a hit game to a franchise, and the importance of passion and creativity in brand building. Thank you, Sola and Mishka, for the talk! The links for the video and the article summary are in the comments. #mygames #warrobots #deconstructoroffun #gaming #videogames

🚨🎮 Reports indicate that the much-anticipated Deus Ex game by Eidos-Montréal, under Embracer Group, has been canceled. 😮 The untitled RPG was in pre-production for two years and was set to start production later this year. 📉 This decision follows Embracer Group's recent challenges, including failed deals and layoffs, impacting about 5% of its workforce. Share your thoughts on this surprising move! 👇 #GamingNews #DeusEx #EmbracerGroup #IndustryUpdates #GameCancellation

Beyond the games themselves, new video game-inspired entertainment, like the recent Fallout series, is breathing new life into gaming franchises. This is also translating to the toy aisles. During our trend presentation, The Toy Association talked about how video game properties would be an area to keep an eye in 2024 — from the worlds of Roblox to classic franchises. Want to learn more about our 2024 toy trends? Watch our full trend report here: https://buff.ly/3Q9S4fI #trendspotting #toyindustry

🚨 Nazara’s Nodwin Gaming acquires German co for $33 mn 1️⃣ Nodwin Gaming, the e-sports company owned by Nazara Technologies, will acquire 100% of Germany’s Freaks 4U Gaming through a share swap valued at Rs 271 crore ($33 million). 2️⃣ Nodwin had invested Rs 75 crore ($9 million) in Freaks 4U for a 13.5% stake in January 2024. In the latest transaction, it will increase this stake to 57% by issuing shares worth $25 million in Nodwin Singapore to Freaks 4U’s shareholders. 3️⃣ The remaining 43% will be held by the German company’s founders, Michael Haenisch, Matthias Remmert and Jens Enders, for now. These shares will be purchased for $8 million at a later date.  Article link in comments #gaming #esports #acquisition #nazara #nodwin #pubg #cricket

🎉 Introducing Our CEO, Timofey Lipsky - A Leader in Innovation! 🎉 Meet the visionary at the helm of ClawBuster, Timofey Lipsky! With a diverse background in business and iGaming, Timofey is pioneering new standards in the online casino industry. 🚀 Timofey combines his knowledge of analytics and game mechanics to deliver a unique gaming experience that merges the thrill of claw machines with modern betting strategies, incorporating the integration of claw mechanics into slots. 💥 Driving ClawBuster Forward: Under his leadership, we're not just playing games — we're crafting engaging, data-driven adventures that keep players coming back for more. 👀 Stay ahead of industry trends and gain insights into the future of online gaming by following Timofey. Let’s make waves together! 👉 Follow Tim Lipsky Join us in supporting Timofey as he leads ClawBuster to new heights in the gaming world! #ClawBuster #MeetTheCEO #GamingInnovation #OnlineCasinos #igaming

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom vs. Starfield - Will Either Win Game of the Year 2023? The competition is heating up between these two highly anticipated #games. On one side, we have Starfield - Bethesda's ambitious new sci-fi RPG that looks to push boundaries. As their first new IP in 25 years, expectations are sky-high. But will it topple Nintendo's Breath of the Wild sequel - Tears of the Kingdom? With a 96 score on Metacritic, it's getting rave reviews as the next evolution of the beloved Zelda franchise. Many fans believe one of the two has to make it out on top for game of the year. Recent years have shown that nostalgia can outweigh new IPs like Breath of the Wild and Super #Mario Odyssey, winning over Persona 5 in 2017. As a longtime fan of The Legend of Zelda franchise, I'm optimistic about Tears of the Kingdom's chances for Game of the Year in 2023. While #Starfield undoubtedly has potential as Bethesda's first original universe, Tears of the Kingdom benefits from building upon an already beloved foundation. Unless Starfield can far surpass open-world #gaming norms, the nostalgia around #Zelda will carry it to victory come award season. Of course, we'll have to experience all the new worlds 2023 offers to make a final judgment. But as of now, what are your early predictions for GotY?

Atlaslive is pleased to announce that Lasha Kupatadze (CPO) and Bogdana Yavorskaya (CMO) will attend the Mare Balticum Gaming Tech Summit in Tallinn. Expect a profound discussion on the Nordic iGaming Landscape, where we'll look closely at sports betting trends and market dynamics, focusing on customer growth, the penetration and engagement level, ARPU metric and real preferences of today's players. Our experts will provide an overview of the Nordic markets, contrasting these with European and worldwide trends to highlight unique opportunities and challenges. Keeping ahead in the iGaming and new technologies is not just important to us — it's what drives us. Nothing motivates us more than enhancing the experiences of our partners and their customers with the finest tech solutions for the iGaming industry we offer. Atlaslive, the tech behind the game. Let's talk results. #iGamingSummitTallinn #TallinnSummit #TechSummit #Atlaslive #sportsbook #igamingtech

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Two significant updates offered different strategies on how blockbuster titles plan to extend their lifespans: 1. Diablo 4: Season of Blood and Beyond Announcement: Diablo franchise head, Rod Fergusson, confirmed in an interview with Dexerto that Diablo 4 will have annual expansions Strategy: The game aims to offer an enduring live service, focusing on both quarterly seasons and yearly expansions Upcoming Release: "Season of Blood" is scheduled for October 17. It will include a new Questline, Vampiric Powers, and additional endgame bosses Track Record: Diablo 4 is already the fastest-selling title from Blizzard 2. Tears of the Kingdom: A Completed Vision Announcement: Eiji Aonuma, the producer of The Legend of Zelda series, told Famitsu there are no plans for additional DLC for Tears of the Kingdom Strategy: The game focuses on delivering a complete, standalone experience without any future expansions Origin: Originally conceived as DLC for Breath of the Wild, it became a separate sequel due to the scope of new ideas Track Record: Tears of the Kingdom is the fastest-selling game in the history of the series and dominated game industry sales upon release What are your thoughts on these different strategies, both of which led to fastest-selling games for Blizzard and Nintendo, respectively? Do you prefer to play games that offer ongoing updates or those that deliver a complete package from day one? #Diablo4 #TearsOfTheKingdom #GameUpdates #GameIndustry #PostLaunchStrategies

Insider scoop - Ridgeline Games founder Marcus Lehto has left the EA studio working on the Battlefield franchise. Lehto, who formed the studio in 2021, issued a statement on social media in which he confirmed that he left the studio on his "own accord." "This was a very tough decision for me to make," Lehto wrote. "I want to thank the Battlefield community for allowing me to listen to you while I was able. Your feedback will help make Battlefield stronger. Read more - and consider kaedim3d.com for AI that turns sketches into 3D game assets in minutes #gdc #gdc2024 #a16z #MobileGames #GameDevelopment #IndieGame #VideoGameIndustry #GamingIndustry