ByteAction - Issue 134
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Hello, and welcome to 134th edition of ByteAction newsletter!
As for what’s been happening in the games industry - Gary Nichols, a seasoned gaming industry professional with experience at Psygnosis and Atomicom, has established a new game development studio called Starlight Games in the UK.
In other news, Escape From Tarkov community is currently resisting the game's costly new edition, priced at $250, which includes an exclusive offline PvE mode and additional benefits that players are quick to label as "pay-to-win.
Lastly, Supercell has revealed that Squad Busters will debut on May 29, marking its first global game release in over five years. This title will be the sixth addition to the lineup of games from the Helsinki, Finland-based studio, majority owned by Tencent.
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game - June 4th, 2024
Design your very own extraterrestrial conquest, commanding Killer Klowns to harvest humans, or assemble a squad of resilient survivors to combat the otherworldly menace in a game inspired by the beloved '80s cult film.
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