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Perchang World launches as Apple Arcade exclusive, marking comedian James Acaster's first games role

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (598+ words) Physics-based puzzler Perchang World has launched today as an Apple Arcade exclusive, featuring comedian James Acaster in his first video games role. Developed by British studio Perchang Games, the new title leans into quirky British humour with Acaster serving as…...

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pocketgamer. biz > griffin-launches-100m-indie-games-fund-focused-on-revenue-sharing-model

Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie games fund

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (282+ words) Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million fund aimed at supporting indie game developers through project-based financing rather than equity investment. Called the Special Opportunities Fund, the initiative offers funding in exchange for a share of a game's revenue,…...

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pocketgamer. biz > eve-online-studio-ccp-rebrands-to-fenris-creations-as-google-takes-minority-stake

Eve Online studio CCP rebrands to Fenris Creations as Google takes minority stake

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (397+ words) Google has taken a minority stake in the developer of Eve Online as CCP rebrands to Fenris Creations. The studio, which was previously owned by South Korean publisher Pearl Abyss, has undergone a management buyout'valued at $120 million. As part of…...

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pocketgamer. biz > microsoft-reshuffles-xbox-leadership-as-asha-sharma-pushes-turnaround

Microsoft reshuffles Xbox leadership as Asha Sharma pushes turnaround

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (289+ words) Microsoft has confirmed a major leadership shake-up across its Xbox division as newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma moves to restructure the business. As reported by CNBC, Sharma said Xbox needs to "evolve" how it operates, adding that the division…...

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pocketgamer. biz > savvy-games-group-and-roblox-sign-mou-to-grow-saudi-arabias-game-development-ecosystem

Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign Mo U to grow Saudi Arabia's game development ecosystem

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (370+ words) Savvy Games Group and Roblox have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) to expand game development opportunities and grow creative talent in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Savvy will help Roblox establish an operational presence in the region, bringing dedicated…...

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pocketgamer. biz > scopely-gameloft-and-tilting-point-join-speaker-lineup-in-barcelona-this-june

Scopely, Gameloft and Tilting Point join speaker lineup in Barcelona this June

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (155+ words) Spain is one of Europe's fastest rising game markets and Barcelona is a big reason why. Home to major studios such as Scopely, Gameloft, King, Socialpoint, Rovio and Tilting Point, the city has become a European centre of creative talent…...

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pocketgamer. biz > unity-launches-open-beta-for-unity-ai-game-development-tools

Unity launches open beta for Unity AI game development tools

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (271+ words) Unity has launched the open beta for Unity AI, a new suite of AI-powered tools designed to help developers build games within the Unity ecosystem. Available across Unity 6 and above, with access depending on subscription tier and AI credit availability....

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pocketgamer. biz > turkish-mobile-studio-mindtail-raises-2m-for-ai-driven-puzzle-games

Turkish mobile studio Mindtail raises $2m for AI-driven puzzle games

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (237+ words) T'rkiye-based mobile game studio Mindtail has raised $2 million in a pre-seed investment round to grow and expand its development team." As reported by Mobidictum, Mindtail was founded by R. Tamer "zgen, Umut Y'ld'z, Sarper Karaba, and Dou'can "zt'rk with a focus…...

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pocketgamer. biz > chance-studios-raises-32m-for-trading-card-collectibles-platform

Chance Studios raises $3. 2 M for trading card collectibles platform

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (195+ words) Chance Studios has raised $3. 2 million to expand its app designed for trading card game collectors." The company said it will use the funds to expand its platform and develop additional products and features for users. Chance Studios was founded by…...

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pocketgamer. biz > behaviour-interactive-layoffs-and-pokmon-tcg-pockets-staying-power-week-in-views

Behaviour Interactive layoffs and Pok'mon TCG Pocket's staying power | Week in Views

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (469+ words) The games industry moves quickly and while stories may come and go there are some that we just can't let go of" So, to give those particularly thorny topics a further going over we've created a weekly digest where the…...