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How Undead Labs Saved Itself and State of Decay from Oblivion
Undead Labs, the developer behind the State of Decay franchise, recently transitioned from an Xbox-owned studio to an independent entity following a management-led buyout.
- Undead Labs transitioned to an independent studio through a management-led buyout from Microsoft, facilitated by the creation of an acquisition vehicle called Full Measure.
- Following the acquisition, the studio implemented significant staff layoffs to establish a durable cost structure necessary for independent operations.
- State of Decay 3 remains in development and is scheduled for release in 2027, with the studio maintaining its commitment to launch the title day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
The Game BusinessOct 2026
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Allied Gaming & Entertainment Secures $6.6M Investment
Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE), an operator of esports facilities including the HyperX Arena Las Vegas, has secured a $6.6 million strategic investment from the Hong Kong-based private equity firm Yellow River Global Capital.
- Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has secured a $6.6 million strategic investment from the Hong Kong-based private equity firm Yellow River Global Capital.
- The deal involves Yellow River subscribing to 6 million shares of AGAE common stock, with an additional warrant to purchase up to 6 million more shares over five years at an exercise price of $1.80 per share.
- As part of the agreement, Yellow River has gained the right to appoint one Class A director to the AGAE board, selecting Zongmin (Philip) Ding for the position.
The Esports AdvocateOct 2024
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How to Become a Video Game Superforecaster
This analysis explores the cognitive frameworks and data-driven habits required to accurately predict success in the modern video game industry.
- Accurate industry forecasting relies on applying statistical literacy and psychological flexibility rather than relying on static expertise or creative intuition.
- Practitioners must establish realistic benchmarks by utilizing base rates, such as median conversion rates for Steam wishlists.
- Effective market analysis requires frequent projection updates to account for shifting conditions, such as identifying platform oversaturation on the Nintendo Switch.
GameDiscoverCoJun 2022