In a significant move for artist rights in the gaming industry, Bungie has credited Scottish artist Fern Hook as a visual design consultant for their recent title, Marathon. This follows a controversy where Hook accused the company of using her artwork without permission during the game’s alpha phase. The resolution of this issue not only highlights the importance of acknowledging artists but also sets a precedent for how gaming companies should handle intellectual property in the future.

NHN is making a bold move to revive its gaming business by launching two new titles, ‘Abyssdia’ and ‘Oshi no Ko: Puzzle Star’, simultaneously. While these games have already garnered significant popularityAbyssdia topping Google Play in Korea and Puzzle Star achieving #1 on Japan’s Apple App Storethe real challenge lies in converting this initial buzz into sustainable revenue. The company’s reliance on publishing and IP licensing raises questions about its long-term profitability.

Karnataka is on the brink of a significant transformation, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announcing that the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) and eXtended Reality (XR) sector could create 20 lakh jobs in the state. This ambitious projection comes alongside a potential revenue generation of $10 billion, highlighting the immense opportunities within this burgeoning industry. During the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2021, Siddaramaiah emphasized the state government’s commitment to fostering the AVGC-XR sector by providing essential infrastructure and incentives to attract investments.