7-11-24

7-11-24

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Stellar Blade developer Shift Up raises $320m in IPO – GamrsIdustry.biz

The South Korean developer behind Stellar Blade, Shift Up, raised $320 million during its initial public offering, making it the largest gaming IPO South Korea has seen since 2021. Shift up saw a 49% rise in share prices on the first day of trading.

 

Capcom, Shawn Layden confirmed for Gamescom Asia 2024 – GamesIndustry.biz

Capcom signed on for Gamescom Asia 2024, which is scheduled for mid-October in Singapore. Speakers include Shawn Layden, the former PlayStation executive, and representatives from Riot Games and CD Projekt Red.

 

These 27 brands are sponsoring the 2024 Esports World Cup – VentureBeat.com

The inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup boasts 22 title tournaments and over $60 million in prizes. The event was sponsored by 27 brands, including Sony, Amazon, TikTok, and KitKat.

 

Palworld team strikes deal with Sony that could lead to an anime – Polygon.com

The launch of Palworld Entertainment brings about a partnership between developer Pocketpair and Sony Music Entertainment. Sony’s subsidiary Aniplex will be launching a new line of merchandise for Palworld, which leads to speculation that a future Palworld anime could be a possibility.