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Studio Black Flag, developer of Orphan Age, closes after publisher split

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French developer Black Flag Studio he declared bankruptcy and the studio closed. The study he was working on The era of orphans before its end, it explained that “communications broke down” between it and its publisher. With no present or future funding, the country's government shut it down, effective immediately. Black Flag had its concerns … Read more

New publisher Shoreline Games launches subculture-based indie games

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A new independent publisher has launched and already has several games it hopes to release next year. Games on the coast is made up of alumni from studios like Perfect World Entertainment, Unknown Worlds, and Devolver Digital, along with media companies like Crunchyroll and Rakutan Viji. For CEO and co-founder Keith KawamuraShoreline's specific slant is … Read more

Independent Publisher Merge Games Shuts Down

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After 15 years, publisher Merge Games is closing its doors and its 22-person staff has been laid off. The study revealed the news on social mediaand recalled how “he brought hundreds of indie gems to shop windows around the world and loved every moment of the experience!” “We couldn’t have done this without the people … Read more

Atari CEO Wants Infogrames to Become Preeminent Conservationist Publisher

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Atari is taking a different approach to publishing. Under CEO Wade Rosen, the company took over the Infogrames label earlier this year publish a “master portfolio of intellectual property associated with the Atari brand,” while also developing new collections and sequels. Speaking to Game Developer about Atari’s publishing initiative at Gamescom 2024, Rosen said the … Read more

Publisher Wingspan pledges not to use “any form of AI to replace or augment” creative work and admits there are “grey areas”

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A co-founder of Stonemaier Games, the publisher responsible for releasing board games such as Wingspan and Scythe, has confirmed that the company will not use AI in the creation of its titles. AI has become an increasingly frequent topic of conversation in the tabletop gaming industry and community, with several companies discussing its use or … Read more

Independent publisher Armor Games reportedly cutting editorial team

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Bungie wasn't the only developer to end July with staff cuts. Developers at publisher Armor Games revealed they had been laid off, though the actual number of cuts is unclear, as is the reason for the layoffs. It appears these cuts were concentrated on Armor's editorial team. Producer Michelle Lega He wrote that his group … Read more

Versus Evil Veterans Form Independent Publisher Digital Bandidos

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A new independent publisher called Digital Bandits has risen from the ashes of Versus Evil. Founded by Steve Escalante and Lance James, who held executive roles at Versus Evil before the publisher The Banner Saga was closed last yearDigital Bandidos aims to provide independent publishers with “proven expertise and a unique publishing model” that allows … Read more

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