NetEase, the publisher of Marvel Rivals, is retracting its no negativity clause for streamers previewing the game.As reported by PCGamesN, the move came after streamer Brandon Larned shared some contract details on social media."Extremely disappointed in Marvel Rivals. Multiple creators asked for key codes to gain access to the playtest and are asked...

The latest episode of the GI Microcast is now available in podcast form, delivering your weekly dive into the biggest stories of the past week. The video will be available tomorrow. This week, we take a quick dive in Xbox's closure of four Bethesda-owned studios, as well as what this means for Microsoft's wider gaming strategy, the future of...

Plenty of GamesIndustry.biz readers are familiar with the concept of crowdfunding, with well over a decade of Kickstarter campaigns helping to bring many a game to market. Less common, however, is equity crowdfunding.Via the website StartEngine, Frost Giant Studios launched a campaign earlier this year that enables players to buy shares in the company...

Warner Bros. Discovery is returning ownership of some titles from Adult Swim Games back to developers.As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, this was spotted as Owen Deery, developer of Small Radios Big Televisions, shared the news on social media."Update: Game will not be 'retired'. Ownership and store listings will return to me," they said. Read more

Sheffield-based studio Steel City Interactive has raised over £15 million in a funding round led by Novator Ventures.The money raised will support the full release of its boxing title Undisputed, which is currently in early access.Other participants in the funding round included London Venture Partners, in addition to boxing industry veterans Egis...

Australia-based developer Mighty Kingdom has laid off 28% of its workforce, affecting at least 14 people.The studio informed staff last week and posted a statement from CEO David Yin on social media this morning. Yin explained that the move had come as the company undergoes a "strategic rightsizing to streamline our operations" and restructure some...