Samuel Roberts

1 month ago | gamesindustry.biz | Samuel Roberts

Tripledot Studios has acquired AppLovin's games portfolio for $800 million. The deal means Tripledot will acquire 10 studios, helping it to 'significantly expand its operations' in key markets like the US and Asia. The deal is half cash and half equity, with AppLovin becoming a minority shareholder of Tripledot Studios. Tripledot expects the deal to close in summer 2025, pending regulator approval. Tripledot's games will reach 25 million users daily following the acquisition.

1 month ago | gamesindustry.biz | Samuel Roberts

Bungie has had a motion to dismiss a Destiny 2 copyright infringement lawsuit denied by the Eastern District of Louisiana court. The lawsuit concerns content that's been 'vaulted' – removed from the game – which has created logistical challenges for Bungie in providing evidence.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Samuel Roberts

4 hours agoNetflix just got a new crime thriller movie that’s already hit No. 1 — and it’s based on a true storyNetflix recently dropped a new crime thriller based on a true story, and it’s already grabbed the top spot in the streamer’s top 10 list. The new …6 hours agoEducation for Death: The Making of the Nazi–Walt Disney’s 1943 Film Shows How Fascists Are MadeDuring World War II, Walt Disney entered into a contract with the US government to develop 32 animated shorts.

1 month ago | gamesindustry.biz | Samuel Roberts

The TV adaptation of The Last of Us kicked off its second season with 5.3 million viewers in the US for its opening episode, representing 13% growth over season 1's premiere in early 2023. By comparison, the first episode of season 1 grabbed 4.7 million overnight viewers. While the ratings are strong, the larger success of shows on cable network HBO and the Max streaming service is accumulative. The Last of Us season 1 amassed around 32 million viewers per episode in the US after 90 days.

2 months ago | gamesindustry.biz | Samuel Roberts

Update, April 11, 2025: False alarm. The May 8 date was previously known – and an official date for Switch 2 pre-orders has still not been set for the US and Canada. Update, April 11, 2025: Nintendo has apparently set a new date for Switch 2 pre-orders to kick off in the US and Canada, following the original delay to the process caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs.