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"This is a big win for mobile gamers and brick and mortar merchants alike"
Read More »Cerberus acquires marketplace platform Tastebud for undisclosed sum
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EverQuest and Pantheon developer Brad McQuaid has died at 51
"He changed the landscape of video games forever" …
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Google acknowledges ‘an issue’ delayed invitation codes for early adopters of Google Stadia
"We've identified and addressed an issue where a small fraction of Stadia access codes were sent out…
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New documentary following We Happy Few’s development will debut next month
"A raw, behind-the-scenes look at the game as well as the plucky bunch of creatives behind it" …
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Google Stadia: Can Google overcome its rocky beginnings?
The pressure on Google is to turn short-term disappointment into long-term success – we try out the …
6 days ago
X019 Project xCloud interview: How the service is expanding today and what it means for gaming tomorrow
xCloud executives Kareem Choudhry and Catherine Gluckstein discuss with us the latest announcements …
Epic sues second tester for Fortnite Chapter 2 leaks
Tester is accused of "depriv[ing] [Epic] of the element of surprise"
Read More »Epic acquires photogrammetry asset library Megascans creator, Quixel
"This level of artistry is now available to everyone from triple-A studios to indies"
Read More »Starbreeze announces plan to repay its debts
The company hopes to repay its creditors within five years
Read More »London based FMV studio Flavourworks secures £3m in Series A funding
"We’re so excited to be working with our investors to help share these experiences worldwide"
Read More »Just Dance 2020 might be the last game released on Nintendo Wii
"Just Dance 2020 will be the last Ubisoft title to release on Wii"
Read More »Tencent looks to Nintendo to ‘learn the essence’ of making console games for Western audiences
"We hope to create console games with Nintendo characters"
Read More »Here’s how TIGA hopes to increase employment in the video games industry by 30% by 2023
"The UK video games industry exports content all over the world"
Read More »Virtual narrative gaming celebration, LudoNarraCon, returns in 2020
"We are excited to bring LudoNarraCon back bigger and better in 2020"
Read More »PlayStation expands with new Malaysian development studio
"Impressive talent, a vibrant game ecosystem, and support from the government are key reasons why we have decided to take our partnership with Malaysia to the next level"
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Landing the best possible hire for your games industry role – studios and agencies provide expert advice
With skill shortages causing problems across the industry, finding and successfully hiring the best employee can be a challenge, so we reach out to the experts for their advice
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Ubisoft wants to help teach kids to program with Rabbids Coding
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When We Made… Ape Out
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How Wargaming is bridging the cultural divide with its biggest assault on western markets to date
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Ain’t no party like an Xbox party – Aaron Greenberg clarifies exclusivity stance and explains why the upcoming X019 is coming to London
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Aardvark Swift studio spotlight: Firesprite
Richard Wood, senior development manager, sat down with Aardvark Swift to talk about what makes Firesprite such a great studio to work for.
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Double Eleven’s Jenny Wheatley: ‘You should take a chance on a studio that will give you the space to grow and learn.’
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Creative Assembly: ‘There are many definitions of Technical Art, and all of them are correct’
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Iterating for Better: Just 40% of working mums feel enthusiastic returning to work
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Playtonic Games’ Anthea van Leeuwen: “Don’t take anything for granted. Keep working on your skills as you go.”
