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Jobs roundup: May 2025 | Ares Interactive appoints Mike DeLaet as president

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of the appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to [email protected]. Mike DeLaet | President, Ares InteractiveAres Interactive has appointed Mike DeLaet as president.
GTA 6's delay won't change the launch calculus for most games | Opinion

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Rob Fahey

It's quite a measure of the incredible status of the Grand Theft Auto franchise – as if anyone needed further convincing – that the announcement of the next instalment being delayed into 2026 quickly turned into a massive wave of hype for the upcoming game. Take Two shares dropped when the delay was announced, understandably enough, but only by enough to shave a fraction off the massive gains they've made as anticipation has built for GTA 6 over the past couple of years.
How Twin Sails Interactive intends to set itself apart after breaking from Asmodee

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Last month, Twin Sails Interactive spun off from the Asmodee Group as part of a "strategic management buyout". Retaining its team as an independent studio, Twin Sails CEO Nicolas Godement spoke to GamesIndustry.bizabout how it intends to build a sustainable platform for indie developers, and the ways it will adapt AAA strategies to nurture indie games for long-term growth. "We see an opportunity to do things differently," says Godement.
Sumo Group announces leadership changes, co-founders step down

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Sumo Group has announced the departure of its co-founders CEO Carl Cavers, COO Paul Porter, and director of excellence and integration Darren Mills. Cavers, Porter, Mills, and James North-Hearn founded Sumo Digital in 2003. All four were part of Infogrames Studio's management team, which closed its doors that same year. "Stepping away from something we've built over two decades is never easy, but it's the right time," said Cavers.
US trade organization warns video game consoles could cost US players 69% more under current Trump tariff proposals

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Vikki Blake

Published on May 8, 2025 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has updated a January 2025 report estimating the cost of importing tech goods to the US could rise anywhere between 24% to 69.4%, with the latter figure expected for video game consoles if the Trump administration's tariffs progress as planned.
US appeal court throws out FTC's challenge against Microsoft's $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard

6 days ago | gamesindustry.biz | Vikki Blake

A US court has denied the United States government's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appeal against the decision to allow Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard. As reported by Bloomberg, the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals once again sided with Microsoft and ruled in favor of Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's decision to deny FTC's request to block the deal in 2023.
IGDA appoints three members to its board of directors

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Published on May 8, 2025 The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors. Tiziano Giardini (34BigThings), Jennifer Estaris (Ustwo Games), and Dr. Pedro Zambon (Utrecht University) are the latest games professionals to join the nonprofit association. Giardini is a producer at Italian studio 34BigThings in addition to program director at gaming accelerator Quickload.
Tripledot Studios acquires AppLovin's mobile games business for $800 million

1 week 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.
Mobile studio Fuse Games receives $7m investment

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Turkish mobile developer Fuse Games has received a $7 million investment from venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners, with participation from Lakestar, NFX Capital, and Actera. The funding will support Fuse Games in IP development, expansion of its workforce, and investment in tools and technology. Founded in 2023, the studio is currently working on its first project.
Nintendo profits decline to $4.9bn as firm prepares for Switch 2 launch

1 week ago | gamesindustry.biz | Sophie McEvoy

Nintendo has released its financial results for the full year, reporting a decline in net sales and profits as it prepares for the release of the Switch 2 next month. As part of its results, Nintendo revealed its sales forecast for the upcoming console. It expects hardware sales of 15 million units with software sales expected to be 45 million. So far, 2.2 million people have applied for pre-orders of the Switch 2 in Japan.