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AppWizard
October 22, 2025
Pocketpair has launched its own publishing division, receiving over 150 pitches for publishing deals in the first week. John Buckley, head of Pocketpair Publishing, stated the division will honor developers' creative autonomy and focus on exceptional games for a global audience. The company has taken a firm stance against projects incorporating generative AI, with Buckley expressing that they do not believe in it and are upfront about their position. Despite facing skepticism regarding their claims of not using generative AI, Buckley aims to maintain transparency without engaging in conflict with critics. The gaming community is cautious about generative AI, with past instances of companies denying AI usage only to later admit to it.
BetaBeacon
August 29, 2025
Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games have collaborated to create Pudgy Party, a new mobile game in the party genre with fast-paced mini-games. The game integrates Web3 technology and blockchain elements, allowing players to collect assets, mint NFTs, and participate in in-game events. The CEOs of both companies are optimistic about the game's potential for success and aim to establish a lasting franchise with global reach.
AppWizard
July 19, 2025
Ubisoft has announced the development of a new Ghost Recon game, the first since 2019's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. This announcement was made during the company's annual shareholders' meeting, where CEO Yves Guillemot discussed the company's focus on live service games. Ubisoft's Chief Financial Officer, Frédérick Duguet, mentioned a recent investment in a subsidiary aimed at developing major brand names, including Ghost Recon. Speculation about a new title has existed since 2021, with reports of a project codenamed OVER. Guillemot indicated that the new game will likely adopt a live service model, similar to successful titles like Rainbow Six: Siege and The Division 2. Duguet referred to the game as an "FPS-type experience," suggesting a potential shift back to first-person shooter mechanics. Ubisoft previously attempted a live service Ghost Recon game with Ghost Recon: Frontline, which was canceled due to backlash.
AppWizard
July 16, 2025
Steam has recently updated its content guidelines, leading to the delisting of hundreds of extreme adult games, particularly those involving sensitive themes like incest and sexual violence. The updated guidelines specify 15 unacceptable characteristics for published content, including "sexually explicit images of real people" and certain adult-only content that may violate payment processor rules. Notable titles removed include "Incest Tales: Webcam Daughter" and "Reincarnation in another world going to rape All NPCs VR." The developer of "Daddy Daughter Incest," EroticGamesClub, still has other adult games available, raising questions about the criteria for delisting. The majority of these adult games are simplistic visual novels, often criticized for low quality. Valve states it is open to hosting adult content if appropriately labeled and age-gated, but the ambiguity in the new rules has left developers uncertain about compliance.
AppWizard
June 22, 2025
B3, a layer-3 gaming protocol founded by former Coinbase employees, acquired Andromeda Insights, a gaming PC manufacturer, to control the entire gaming ecosystem. Their first product, the B3PC, features a self-destruct storage drive, hardware wallet, encryption, on-chain game support, and offline transaction capabilities. It is available for preorder with a 0 deposit and expected delivery in Q1 2026. B3's protocol supports over 80 games and launched its native token in February 2023. Avalanche introduced a free-to-mint NFT called the Avalanche Battle Pass to incentivize cross-game participation. Developed by Ava Labs and Playfull, the pass allows players to earn rewards by engaging with partnered games and supports over a dozen titles. Off the Grid has over 300,000 daily players, while MapleStory N has reached 770,000 users since its May launch. Pudgy Penguins game Pengu Clash launched on Telegram, and Avalanche's Forgotten Playland implemented in-game NFT support as part of its major update.
AppWizard
May 27, 2025
Brands are increasingly required to engage with customers in digital spaces, with platforms like Roblox attracting 90 million daily active users. 56% of Gen Z prioritize styling their avatars over their own appearance, highlighting the need for brands to adapt to virtual environments. The gaming sector provides opportunities for product testing using digital twin technology, allowing brands to simulate scenarios and analyze data for trend forecasting. Retailers like Temu, Shein, and TikTok are rapidly creating products in response to trends, necessitating a shift from traditional six-month development cycles to real-time supply chains. Demand spikes can arise from various sources, and without a robust Order Management System (OMS), businesses risk losing sales. Accurate, real-time inventory visibility is crucial for managing demand spikes and anticipating future needs. Nike has launched Nikeland on Roblox for product testing and consumer engagement, while Snapchat offers AR features for virtual try-ons, allowing brands to gauge interest before physical launches. The intersection of gaming and commerce presents unique opportunities for innovative consumer engagement.
AppWizard
April 1, 2025
Hytopia, a Minecraft-inspired crypto voxelverse and world-building game, is hosting a competition for creators to develop web-based mini-games using its SDK and AI-powered "vibe coding." The competition lasts 14 days, from April 1 to April 15, 2025, with a judging period of one week afterward. Participants must ensure their mini-games are at least 80% AI coded. Prizes include ,500 for the winner, ,000 for second place, and 0 for third place. Vibe coding allows users to interact with an AI assistant for coding without needing advanced skills. Hytopia was originally launched in 2022 as NFT Worlds but pivoted to create its own game after Mojang prohibited NFTs on its servers.
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