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Mattel and Minecraft release Camp Enderwood toys and DLC map

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Mattel and Mojang are releasing a new line of toys in the Minecraft Creator Series and an accompanying DLC map. Camp Enderwood lets players enjoy the summer camp experience with a creepy, but cute twist. This toy line lets young players extend their in-game experience to the real world with the…
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Former Forza developers form new studio, Maverick Games

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Several gaming veterans announced today the new studio they’re founding: Maverick Games. The studio is currently staffed by several former members of Playground Games…
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FTC fines Epic Games $520M for violating child privacy laws

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today it has entered into an agreement with Epic Games for the latter to pay fines amounting to $520 million. According to…
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Bored Ape company Yuga Labs appoints Activision Blizzard’s Daniel Alegre as CEO

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has appointed Activision Blizzard president Daniel Alegre as its new CEO. The new hire will start in the first half of 2023 (perhaps the timing is vague since Activision Blizzard is in the midst of being acquired by Microsoft for $68.7…
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Super Nintendo World opens in California on February 17

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Universal Studios Hollywood announced today that the first American version of Super Nintendo World will finally open on February 17, 2023. That’s almost two years…
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Rumors confirmed, Street Fighter 6 kicks off in June 2023

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Fighting Game fans are excited now that Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S and PC on June 2, 2023. The game was initially…
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Airship Syndicate unveils Wayfinder online fantasy action RPG

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Digital Extremes and Airship Syndicate unveiled Wayfinder, a new character-based, online action RPG during The Game Awards today. Led by creative director and CEO Joe “Mad” Madureira, Airship Syndicate is developing the game and Digital Extremes will publish it on PC and console platforms…
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Microsoft will take Call of Duty to Nintendo, pending approval of Activision Blizzard deal

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Microsoft has signed an agreement to take Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo, the company announced today, pending the closing of its acquisition of the Call of Duty maker. It’s a 10-year deal that means that Call of Duty will spread beyond the PC, PlayStation, and…
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