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Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT, has acquired GOG, the DRM-free game platform, from CD PROJEKT for PLN 90.7 million, ensuring GOG's continued independence and alignment with its core values of classic game preservation and player ownership.
Epic Games Store decided not to distribute the indie game Horses after reviewing its content and finding violations of their guidelines, despite the developer Santa Ragione's appeal and previous approval. The game was also rejected by Steam for similar reasons, citing inappropriate and hateful content, and an Adult Only rating, which disqualified it from distribution on Epic. The developer disputes the content claims and has appealed the decision, but Epic maintains its stance. GOG has expressed support for the game.
A survey of 306 industry executives reveals that 72% believe Steam has a monopoly on the PC gaming market, with over 75% of their revenue coming from Steam sales, though many companies are planning to diversify their sales channels in the future.
A study by Rokky reveals that 72% of developers believe Steam has a monopoly on the PC games market, with most studios relying heavily on it for revenue, though many are diversifying to other platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG, and expect to increase their use of alternative channels in the future.
Sony is planning to expand its PlayStation Studios games beyond PlayStation hardware by hiring a senior director to manage relationships and sales across platforms like Xbox, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, signaling a shift towards more cross-platform releases to boost revenue and reach a broader audience.
Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer expressed openness to the idea of allowing competing game marketplaces like the Epic Games Store to be available directly on Xbox hardware, potentially breaking down the decades-old walled garden approach to game distribution on consoles. This move could significantly reduce Microsoft's financial and content control over games on its own console, and it reflects a broader trend of increased openness in the gaming industry.
The Epic Games Store is set to launch on Android, offering a "true multi-platform store" with the same fair revenue terms as on PC, where developers keep 88% of revenue. This move comes after Epic's plans to launch on iOS were announced. The store is expected to arrive later this year and will work across Android, iOS, PC, and macOS, providing benefits for mobile developers. The specific games to be available on the Epic Games Store for Android are currently unknown, but the store's arrival is anticipated.