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Real-time strategy games remain one of the most challenging genres on the market. Today, we are releasing a comprehensive report on its current state. What is the median revenue for RTS games, how saturated is this niche, which games are at the top in terms of revenue, and how are developers pushing the genre forward through hybridization — we'll try to answer these and other questions
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine on the operator Chestoption for the illegal promotion of online gambling among the country's residents. As noted by the regulator, the company did not have a Dutch license, yet it actively advertised its projects to the local audience.
Kwalee Labs, known for creating the well-regarded shooter Luna Abyss for PC and PS5, has closed just a month following the game's release. The company, initially established as Bonsai Collective, was acquired by Kwalee after entering administration in September, as noted in a LinkedIn update from former creative director Benni Hill
In the eyes of consumers, the Summer Game Fest has become something of a replacement for the game announcements once made at the now-defunct E3. To clearly demonstrate the marketing impact of this series of events, we have prepared a detailed report—with charts, tables, and a wealth of data on dozens of games of varying scales and for different platforms
A Swedish court sided with the online casino operator Roar Vegas in a dispute with the Swedish gambling regulator. It ruled to overturn a fine imposed on the company amounting to 8 million Swedish kronor (735 thousand euros)
Recently, the media uncovered that Microsoft intends to get rid of several studios at once. One of them is Ninja Theory, which just a week ago unveiled the third installment of the Hellblade series. According to journalist Stephen Totilo from Game File, by the time of Senua's announcement, the corporation had already decided that it wanted to close or sell Ninja Theory
According to The Verge, the staff at Senua developer Ninja Theory were reportedly informed during a call on Monday, June 15, that the studio faced the possibility of shutting down. Employees were told that the company was actively seeking a buyer.