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Vermila kept Cristol: Theater of Idols' folklore, even if it scared publishers awayVermila kept Cristol: Theater of Idols' folklore, even if it scared publishers away

Before signing with Blumhouse Games, Vermila Studios struggled to pitch its Spanish-facing project without compromising its identity.

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Indie hit Megabonk moves over a million copies in two weeksIndie hit Megabonk moves over a million copies in two weeks
byBryant Francis
Oct 6, 2025
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Funcom is closing Metal: Hellsinger developer The OutsidersFuncom is closing Metal: Hellsinger developer The Outsiders
byChris Kerr
Oct 6, 2025
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CloverPit has sold 500,000 units in eight daysCloverPit has sold 500,000 units in eight days
byChris Kerr
Oct 6, 2025
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Lucid Games opens new Liverpool office to support expansionLucid Games opens new Liverpool office to support expansion
byChris Kerr
Oct 3, 2025
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Saudi Arabia welcomes EA, Starbreeze and Funcom make layoffs, and Xbox Game Pass unravels - Patch Notes #25Saudi Arabia welcomes EA, Starbreeze and Funcom make layoffs, and Xbox Game Pass unravels - Patch Notes #25
byChris Kerr
Oct 3, 2025
6 Min Read
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Read the ESA's new guidance for storefront accessibility tags
Read the ESA's new guidance for storefront accessibility tags
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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GLAAD unveils Queer Emerging Developers mentorship program
Oct 2, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth story changes were made to sustain player interest over time
The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth story changes were made to sustain player interest over time
Oct 2, 2025
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UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionized
UK workers at Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM have unionized
Oct 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Starbreeze making layoffs after scrapping D&D project to refocus on Payday
Starbreeze making layoffs after scrapping D&D project to refocus on Payday
Oct 2, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Dune: Awakening maker Funcom laying off staff months after 'biggest release' in studio history
Dune: Awakening maker Funcom laying off staff months after 'biggest release' in studio history
Oct 1, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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Microsoft reworks Xbox Game Pass and hikes price of Ultimate tier by 50 percent
Microsoft reworks Xbox Game Pass and hikes price of Ultimate tier by 50 percent
Oct 1, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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Hasbro opens new Wizards of the Coast development hub in Montreal
Hasbro opens new Wizards of the Coast development hub in Montreal
Oct 1, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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Ubisoft and Tencent officially launch new subsidiary Vantage Studios
Ubisoft and Tencent officially launch new subsidiary Vantage Studios
Oct 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Teen who threatened to kill Epic Games employees pleads guilty
Teen who threatened to kill Epic Games employees pleads guilty
Oct 1, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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EA says $55 billion take-private won't result in 'immediate' layoffs
EA says $55 billion take-private won't result in 'immediate' layoffs
Oct 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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TT Games veteran opens UK studio Second Star Games
TT Games veteran opens UK studio Second Star Games
Oct 1, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Avalanche confirms layoffs and studio closure after halting Contraband development
Avalanche confirms layoffs and studio closure after halting Contraband development
Sep 30, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Nintendo Singapore established to accelerate business in Southeast Asia
Nintendo Singapore established to accelerate business in Southeast Asia
Sep 30, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Update: Roblox criticized for stifling 'creative expression and social justice' with new content descriptor
Sep 30, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Saudi Arabia is taking EA private alongside other investors
Saudi Arabia is taking EA private alongside other investors
Sep 29, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Silent Hill f has sold 1 million copies worldwide
Silent Hill f has sold 1 million copies worldwide
Sep 29, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Report: EA nearing $50 billion leveraged buyout deal, would be partly owned by Saudi PIF
Report: EA nearing $50 billion leveraged buyout deal, would be partly owned by Saudi PIF
Sep 26, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
Microsoft's high-end Xbox handheld will cost $999 in the United States
Microsoft's high-end Xbox handheld will cost $999 in the United States
Sep 26, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser retires
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser retires
Sep 25, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Microsoft has 'ceased and disabled' Azure services to the Israeli Ministry of Defense
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Sep 25, 2025
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byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Microsoft blocks Israeli military unit, Krafton alleges franchise theft, and ProbablyMonsters faces mismanagement allegations - Patch Notes #24
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Sep 25, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Sep 25, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Developers report delayed payouts from itch.io
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Sep 25, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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'We dropped the ball:' Starbreeze admits it fumbled Payday 2 subscription rollout
Sep 25, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?
What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?
Sep 25, 2025
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byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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Production collective Midnighters launches to 'create and support long-lasting businesses'
Production collective Midnighters launches to 'create and support long-lasting businesses'
Sep 25, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Valve rolls out new streamlined Steam storefront with enhanced search tools
Valve rolls out new streamlined Steam storefront with enhanced search tools
Sep 24, 2025
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Krafton claims Unknown Worlds founders stole 'what essentially amounts to a blueprint for Subnautica'
Krafton claims Unknown Worlds founders stole 'what essentially amounts to a blueprint for Subnautica'
Sep 24, 2025
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