Nintendo addresses Switch 2 price, supply versus demand, and Game-Key Card concerns

Nintendo has addressed concerns regarding the Switch 2’s high price point, supply versus demand, and issues regarding Game-Key Cards. During a general Q&A at its annual shareholders meeting, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors that the console’s price “is appropriate for the gaming experience that it offers”. When asked whether the firm had concerns if…

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Develop:Star Awards 2025 winners | GamesIndustry.biz

The winners of the Develop:Star Awards 2025 have been revealed at this year’s Develop:Brighton. 17 recipients went home winners, with Remedy Entertainment’s Sam Lake also awarded for his contributions to the video game industry. Thank Goodness You’re Here! took home Best Original IP, Best Narrative, and Best Game award, while Team Asobi won two awards…

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Stop Killing Games EU petition tops 1.2m signatories, prompting response from Video Games Europe

Stop Killing Games, a consumer movement designed to bring attention to the depreciation of online media, has gathered enough momentum to necessitate a response from “the voice of a responsible games ecosystem,” Video Games Europe. “An increasing number of video games are sold effectively as goods – with no stated expiration date – but designed…

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BetaDwarf receives undisclosed investment from Square Enix

Copenhagen-based studio BetaDwarf has secured an investment from Square Enix. The undisclosed sum will accelerate the development of its upcoming title Vaultbreakers. It will also enable the BetaDwarf to improve its production capacity and continue supporting its “ongoing community-driven development”. “Square Enix is always looking for high-quality games and talented development studios,” said Square Enix…

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Circle Games secures $7.25m in latest funding round

Circle Games has secured $7.25m in its latest funding round. The round, led by Bitkraft Ventures with a16z Speedrun, Play Ventures, e2vc, and APY Ventures, will support the ongoing development of its current project, Sort Express, as well as support unannounced games. The Istanbul-based studio also anticipates using the funding to increase its headcount. “We…

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