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All publications for 31.01.2025

News January 31

Analysts: Black Myth: Wukong sales exceeded 25 million copies

The Chinese action RPG Black Myth: Wukong has reached a new milestone. According to estimates by the analytics firm Niko Partners, the game has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

News January 31

Japanese adult game developers are unable to receive payments from Steam due to banking policies

In Japan, developers of adult games have encountered issues receiving Steam payouts. According to Japanese parliament member Taro Yamada (山田太郎), local banks have started blocking their money transfers from Valve’s platform.

News January 31

“Zen” launched a section with browser games — currently available only on PC and through VK ID

The VK Group of Companies has announced the launch of a new gaming project. A section has appeared on the “Zen” content platform where users can play browser games.

News January 31

The studio Midnight Society, founded by the streamer Dr Disrespect, has closed down

The Midnight Society studio is closing its doors. It announced the disbandment on social media.

News January 31

Media: The creators of Royal Match are in negotiations to raise $2.5 billion

The Turkish mobile game developer Dream Games is seeking substantial funding, Bloomberg reports, citing sources. According to their information, the company has approached Goldman Sachs to find new investors.

Age ratings in video games — an international practice — a column by REVERA

The topic of age ratings has been a hotly debated issue in the Russian gaming industry over the past year due to markings proposed by the RVIA and APRIORI associations. Considering that one of them may well be mandated for all gaming projects distributed in Russia, it’s high time to examine international practices. In her column for App2Top, Svetlana Gordey, a leading lawyer from REVERA, detailed the history and types of these markings.