Ownership of intellectual property remains a convoluted matter in the video game industry. Many popular franchises remain locked behind legalities and rights while others are held by struggling or dying companies. When several companies collaborate on a project, the complexity only increases. But on Tuesday, struggling publisher Konami revealed an unlikely crossover: the survivor horror game Dead by Daylight will
Read moreThe world of competitive online battle royale games has a riveting history. While most players cut their teeth on Counter Striker, it was not until PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds that the genre became mainstream. When PUBG exploded onto the scene in 2017, the world was taken by store. In just three short years, multiple companies released their own titles to include Fortnite,
Read moreThe video game industry is not shy about remastering older titles. Quite the contrary. In fact, fan communities are often vocal in their demands for developers to remake nostalgic titles. With iconic titles, such as Final Fantasy VII and Resident Evil 3, already releasing in early 2020, another popular company is leaning into remasters. With MW2 released in March and
Read moreCease and desist letters and lawsuits are standard practice for many companies. While some industries are indeed more protective than others, creators of software and other IT-related products are particularly vigilant. But when it comes to video games, Nintendo often sticks out as the most aggressive with its intellectual property. However, on Friday the most unlikely developer filed a lawsuit
Read moreSpecial events and exclusive rewards are nothing new to the service games. From Bungie’s hardcore Destiny franchise to Nintendo’s relaxing Animal Crossing series, limited time offers take on all shapes and forms. But perhaps no franchise relies on seasonal updates more than Activision Blizzard. In a surprising return to a Modern Warfare 3 mechanic, Call of Duty Mobile revealed a
Read moreFor independent developers, the opportunity to release games on multiple platforms is often a luxury. But for established “Triple-A” studios, the decision of whether to provide exclusivity to a particular console is difficult. While each segment of the industry has its challenges, perhaps none is more pronounced than the first-party community. While Nintendo and Sony remain vigilant on the exclusivity
Read moreAs companies continues to update internal processes in response to the coronavirus pandemic, game studios are struggling with development cycles. In an industry dependent upon close collaboration, the telework environment is proving to be a challenge. Several industry leaders, such as Square Enix, CD Projeckt Red, and Naughty Dog, have delayed highly anticipated games. On Tuesday, Capcom joined the fray
Read moreProminent YouTube creator “TheGamingRevolution” expects Activision to remaster Modern Warfare 3 TGR expects Activision to release the game as a one-month timed exclusive for PlayStation 4 In a year defined by turmoil as a result of the coronavirus, developers continue to embrace remasters and remakes. The industry’s most celebrated examples include Final Fantasy VII, Trials of Mana, and Resident Evil
Read moreOnce upon a time, a small segment of the video game community relished challenging experiences. During the early 2010s, this “masochist” segment of players seemingly enjoyed difficulty spikes, unforgiving enemies, and cryptic lore. But not all was as it seemed. As more gamers embraced the conquest, more soon discovered that fairness and impartiality reigned supreme. Today, the video game community
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