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Days Gone charted at the top of the monthly charts once again in May, while Blood & Truth has been enjoying a good run in the weekly charts since launch two weeks ago
Read More »Sony dominates UK charts with Days Gone and Blood & Truth
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Frontier signs up Surviving Mars developer Haemimont Games as its first publishing partner
Surviving Mars developer will work with Cambridge-based company to deliver title in two-to-three yea…
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All the release dates announced at E3 2019, including Marvel’s Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077 and Animal Crossing
If you’re a bit lost after the wealth of games showcased at the E3 2019 conferences, we've got your …
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Opinion: How to achieve global gaming success with localisation
"What is acceptable, appropriate and enjoyable can vastly vary depending on players’ cultural identi…
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Nintendo Direct E3 highlights: new Zelda in development and Animal Crossing delayed
A second full Zelda title on Switch is great news for the platform …
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No refunds for backers unhappy at Shenmue 3’s exclusivity deal with Epic Game Store
"Refunds will not be granted for this change" …
Former Unity VP accuses 10 employees, including CEO, of sexual harassment
Unity will "vigorously defend against the false allegations"
Read More »Play as any character in Watch Dogs: Legion and when they die, ‘they’re gone for good’
Out next year
Read More »Ubisoft reveals new Ubisoft Quebec adventure, Gods and Monsters
"The journey will be as challenging and rewarding as the final destination"
Read More »Updated: Square Enix reveals Marvel’s Avengers at E3 2019
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal's Marvel's Avengers is coming to PS4, Xbox One, Stadia and PC, with its narrative being "delivered over multiple years", Square Enix confirmed, adding there will “no random loot boxes or pay-to-win scenarios”
Read More »Ubisoft doubles down on Tom Clancy brand and games-as-a-service at E3 2019
Ubisoft chose to rely on its perennial franchises this year and showed strong support for its Tom Clancy titles during its E3 conference
Read More »Ubisoft unveils TV series Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet and partners with Netflix for The Division film
Netflix bought the distribution to The Division film, while Ubisoft Film and Television's first live-action comedy series Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet is headed to Apple TV+
Read More »Ubisoft announces subscription service Uplay+
Uplay+ will be available on Stadia from 2020. "This is the beginning of our partnership," Ubisoft's VP of platform and product management Brenda Panagrossi told Google's VP Phil Harrison
Read More »Game Dev Heroes returns to Brighton for 2019 – 500 nominations received
“Game Dev Heroes is an industry award ceremony with a difference, shifting attention from the studios and games to the people behind the scenes and their contributions."
Read More »EA Access is coming to PlayStation 4
Service goes live on Sony's console in July 2019
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Women in Games Awards’ judges speak out: ‘When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression’
We talk to the MCV Women in Games Awards 2019 judges about the issues facing women in the games industry, from imposter syndrome to the lack of promotions, gender pay gap and more, and ask them what games firms can do better. Spoiler alert: they can do a lot
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Happy angry-versary – How Angry Birds is still shaping Rovio’s future
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Improbable Edmonton: Spatial OS’ creator backs Bioware veteran’s RPG revolution
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Cord Worldwide and Laced Records: Helping bring music to your game — and your game to vinyl
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Regional spotlight: Why the North East should be on everyone’s radar
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Women in Games Awards’ judges headline June’s MCV, out now
Also featuring Develop:Brighton's women-led sessions, Natalya Tatarchuk on Unity's HDRP, Supermassive talking The Dark Pictures, Sea of Thieves' post-mortem, and much more...
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Here’s the shortlist for the MCV Women in Games Awards 2019
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Iterating for better: Unconscious biases and how to keep them in check
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Creative Assembly’s Baj Singh on the need for more diversity in character art
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Anisa Sanusi on UI/UX design, why a beautifully presented CV matters and the importance of seeking different perspectives
