The meta was quiet this month as MTV desperately clings to relevancy and the UK quits attempting to control loot boxes. Fortunately, we got a cute game where we play as a cat!
Video Game Industry News for July 2022
- MTV announced a new category for Best Metaverse Performance. For this year’s VMAs, MTV nominated six artists for virtual performances. (WashingtonPost.com)
- UK will not ban loot boxes. After a 22-month investigation, the UK government will instead discuss industry self regulation. (TheGuardian.com)
Major Video Game Announcements and Releases for July 2022
- Stray was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The critically acclaimed adventure game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in its first week of release. (Stray.game)
- As Dusk Falls was released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The interactive drama was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its story and its characters. (AsDuskFalls.com)