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3 weeks ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
Today, the Xbox brand is no longer associated with a single device, and the company itself is systematically getting rid of its role as a classic platform holder. This strategy may be the only winning plan for Microsoft Gaming. However, in the pursuit of all existing screens, there is a risk of not gaining a foothold on any of them.
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4 weeks ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
CD Projekt has released its financial report for the full year ended December 31, 2024. Despite the lack of new releases and revenue drop, the company’s position remains strong — with The Witcher 4 in full production and an unannounced game from Scopely in plans. Financial highlightsAccording to its earnings presentation, CD Projekt reached PLN 985 million ($255 million) in revenue last year, down 20% compared to 2023.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
Last week, Sensor Tower announced its acquisition of Video Game Insights to expand into console and PC games data. The question is, what could be the consequences of consolidation in the gaming analytics sector? Here’s our deep dive into Sensor Tower’s M&A strategy and the potential risks it poses to the market.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
On April 10, WN Media Group will be hosting a summit for game developers and publishers focused on operating and supporting live games. Nexters, MY.GAMES, Playkot, and PLAYSTUDIOS have already joined the list of speakers. What is WN Summit? WN LiveOps Summit Belgrade’25 is the new event format for WN Media Group. Instead of providing insights into various trends, the company is now focusing on one specific topic for games industry professionals.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
New details on Ubisoft’s possible future have emerged. The French publisher is reportedly in talks to establish a new entity that will include some of its core franchises.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
Valve has published a 2024 recap, focusing on Steam-related features, tools, and stats. Let’s take a closer look at the data on platform growth and new game revenue. 2024 for Steam in numbersAs Valve revealed in a new blog post, 2024 was a record year for Steam in terms of users buying newly released games. In 2024, more than 500 new Steam games grossed over $250k in their first month, up 27% year-over-year.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
It is no secret that Final Fantasy XVI failed to meet Square Enix’s expectations. New data on its life-to-date sales indicates that the game has a weak tail, confirming previous concerns about its commercial performance. During the latest financial results briefing, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu told investors that Final Fantasy XVI has sold over 3.5 million copies globally since its launch on June 22, 2023.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
Scopely is ready for its new megadeal by announcing the acquisition of Niantic’s entire video game business. The company will now own global hits like Pokémon Go and Pikmin Bloom. Scopely x Niantic deal explainedOn March 12, Scopely entered into an agreement to acquire Niantic’s game development business for $3.5 billion. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
Last month, indie team Crackshell released a sequel to its successful roguelite Heroes of Hammerwatch. Here’s some fresh data on the game’s sales and its performance on Steam. Heroes of Hammerwatch II is a co-op action roguelite (can also be played solo) with Diablo-style hack and slash elements and town-building mechanics.
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1 month ago | 
gameworldobserver.com | Evgeny Obedkov
With new releases like Split Fiction and FragPunk, as well as strong performances from older hits, it is time to take a look at the key changes on the Steam charts. Here are the top products on the platform by gross revenue over the past seven days. Avowed (left), FragPunk (right)Counter-Strike 2 reclaimed the top spot as the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week of March 4-11, with Monster Hunter Wilds moving down to 2nd place.
