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In a historic shift in the U.S. gaming industry, Hogwarts Legacy has become the top-selling game of the year based on dollar sales, breaking a 15-year streak dominated by Call of Duty and Rockstar games. This achievement marks the first time since 2008 that a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar game has led the annual sales chart.
The Game Developers Conference has unveiled its 12th annual State of the Game Industry report, which includes insights from 3,000 developers surveyed in October of the previous year. The report delves into various aspects of the gaming industry, including the rise of AI, the impact of acquisitions, and the controversy surrounding new game engine policies.
The new Ubisoft+ and getting gamers comfortable with not owning their games – GamesIndustry.biz
Ubisoft is pioneering a shift in the gaming industry with its rebranded Ubisoft+ subscription service, encouraging gamers to embrace a new model of accessing games. The company believes that as gamers become more comfortable with not owning their games, similar to the transition seen with music and movies, the subscription model will continue to grow, offering players a diverse range of experiences.
Game Developers Choice Awards releases finalists – VentureBeat.com
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Cocoon are just some of the games that have been nominated as finalists for the 2023 Game Developers Choice Awards. The winners will be revealed at the 24th annual event on March 20, 2024, during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
