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All publications for 20.02.2025

Conferences February 20

The first WN iGaming Lounge will take place in Limassol and will be dedicated to the Latin American market

WN Media Group has announced a new event format — Lounge. These will be intimate events focused on networking and the discussion of a specific topic within the iGaming sector.

News February 20

Jam City sells the creators of Jurassic World Alive 3.5 years after the acquisition

The mobile game publisher and developer Jam City has agreed to sell the studio Ludia to a group of Canadian investors. The parties have already reached a preliminary agreement, and are now awaiting approval from Canada’s antitrust regulator.

News February 20

“Lesta Games” entered the top 10 most valuable Russian internet companies, nearly doubling the value of VK

Forbes has compiled a list of the Russian internet companies with the highest market value at the beginning of 2025. This year, “Lesta Games” — the owner of the games “World of Warships,” “World of Tanks,” and Tanks Blitz — made it into the top ten.

News February 20

NetEase Annual Report: Games Generated $11.5 Billion, Where Winds Meet Audience Exceeded 15 Million People

The Chinese company NetEase reported its 2024 financial results, noting an increase in gaming revenue and highlighting the success of several titles, including the action RPG Where Winds Meet.

News February 20

40 million people have played Marvel Rivals

In its recent financial report, NetEase revealed how many people have played Marvel Rivals. According to the company, the superhero action game’s audience has already surpassed 40 million people worldwide.

News February 20

In the Netherlands, people are dissatisfied with the prices in the PlayStation Store. They are 47% higher than in retail

The Dutch consumer rights organization Massaschade & Consument has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony. On behalf of 3 million local gamers, it accused the corporation of monopolizing and inflating game prices in the PlayStation Store.

News February 20

Sony denies allegations of unfair dismissal of Marathon’s game director

Sony Corporation has responded to a lawsuit filed by former Marathon game director Christopher Barrett, filed against them and Bungie in December of last year. In the complaint, the developer claimed he was dismissed to avoid paying him due compensation of $45 million.