Merge Games cut staff over the weekend and closed its only office based in Chelford, England. The studio is part of Maximum Entertainment and, in a statement, Gaming IndustryCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cristina Seelye explained that the cuts were part of previously announced consolidation plans. At the time of writing, it is unknown how many developers … Read more
What’s the best way to buy a game, physical or digital? According to Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Entertainment, the two can help each other equally. Speaking to Game Developer at Gamescom, he explained that retail versions of a game can help drive more attention to it, especially online. Amazon and in-person stores like GameStop … Read more
Cypriot video game studio Eschatology Entertainment has raised $11.3 million in funding to develop an upcoming Souls-style shooter. The investment round was led by PUBG maker Krafton, which made headlines earlier this week after purchase Race for high fidelity Developer Tango Gameworks. The Korean company was joined by other investors, including GEM Capital and The … Read more