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PUBG MOBILE has announced the launch of the PDP European Fashion Design Contest, a creative competition organised as part of its PDP co-creation programme. Participants are invited to design an original outfit inspired by European urban fashion, with the opportunity to see their creation brought to life in the game. This PDP contest is being held to celebrate the global launch of PUBG MOBILE FLASH, the official lightweight version of PUBG MOBILE, today - November 13. All the info can be found on the official website. 

A princess directed to wait for a knight’s rescue begins to question the future chosen for her in It’s Not Me, a new narrative game announced today by producer and co-writer Francesca Noto. Made entirely pro bono, the project will support the work of Women in Games through its Steam sales.

The entertainment industry’s leading full-service creative agency, Fluid, promotes Mark Lisle to Director - Packaging and Creator Kits. Mark’s new title reflects his pivotal work driving growth and creativity in the division, who design and produce special edition packaging and influencer kits for the world’s biggest entertainment companies, including Riot, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Xbox and Sony to name just a few. 

With Grand Theft Auto VI finally set to launch on 19 November, gamers planning marathon sessions are being warned against spending hours playing the long-awaited game.

AMC Global Media and Yodo1 Partner to Bring Leading IP to Chinese Game Developers for Worldwide Collaborations

Bleppo Games, the UK independent game studio behind viral daily puzzle games Word Salad and Number Salad, today announced their next title, FIRSTS, a mini crossword designed for mobile devices and social moments launching on iOS, Android and web browsers on 26th November, 2026.

Pop culture meets code as Rocky Horror Show enters the world of Roblox. Digital culture platform Cool Rivers is launching the first officially licensed collection of Rocky Horror digital wearables inside Roblox with its launch partner Karta, bringing one of theatre’s most legendary shows to this influential digital platform.

How licensed games are evolving beyond traditional tie-ins, using PAW Patrol: Dino World to examine how games can expand familiar entertainment worlds through original interactive experiences. By Guillermo Abajo, Producer at Outright Games Licensed games have been around for decades. How has their role within entertainment franchises changed? “You’re right …

Rhino Rock Studios has announced that games and interactive entertainment veteran Russ Harding has joined the company as Partner and Director. He will work alongside Founder and CEO Emma Perkins to co-lead the studio’s next phase of growth.

Atari has announced that Matt Hall has been appointed EVP, Atari Mobile, a new position reporting to Wade Rosen, Atari Chairman and CEO. In this role, Hall will oversee Atari’s mobile gaming business and play a leading role in the execution of the company’s unified cross-platform strategy that encompasses PC, console, web, and mobile.