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PC game sales hit $1.09bn on Epic Games Store in 2024 – GamesIndustry.biz
Epic Games Store reports a 15% increase in consumer spending during 2024 with sales reaching $1.09 billion. The platform, which reached 295 million users in 2024, is also recruiting new developers with the Now on Epic program.
Muse is Xbox’s generative AI model for gameplay ideation – VentureBeat.com
Microsoft Research has been working on their first-generation AI model entitled Muse. Potential applications for this technology include optimization of retro games for newer devices and rendering new gameplay during the game development process.
A new deal may be in the works for Niantic, Pokémon Go’s developer, to sell their entire gaming portfolio to Scopely Inc. for $3.5 billion. Scopely is a subsidiary of the Savvy Games Group from Saudi Arabia.
Paperplane Therapeutics raises $1.5M to treat anxiety and pain with medical VR – VentureBeat.com
Paperplane Therapeutics, a Canada-based company, has raised $1.5 million to invest in virtual reality treatment for patients experiencing pain and anxiety during medical procedures. This additional funding will advance the company’s growth into North American markets with a focus on pediatric dentistry care.
