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The game will also be arriving on the Epic Games Store, but will no longer be available to download on Steam
Read More »Rocket League goes free to play and launches on Epic Games Store this summer
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Square Enix says Marvel’s Avengers sales were “lower than we expected”
Square Enix has revealed that their recent live service title Marvel's Avengers has failed to meet t…
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tinyBuild invests $3M in Secret Neighbor developer Hologryph
The publisher also released some new figures for the Hello Neighbor franchise, revealing that the se…
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“If you love doing a whole load of arty things, being a generalist is a wonderful and very useful job” – Sophie Knowles, Playdeo
Sophie Knowles, 3D artist at Playdeo, talks about being a jack of all trades artist, her addiction t…
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MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2020 – winners plus watch the whole show here!
We are delighted to reveal the winners of the Women in Games Awards 2020, which this year took place…
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Fall Guys dev Mediatonic settles on location for Leamington Spa studio
Plans to have a 60-strong team in place by 2022 …
How can the industry stamp out abusive behaviour within their businesses and communities?
Joseph Carr, abuse solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp, provides practical advice on how to move forward
Read More »Phil Spencer says Xbox is challenging console financial tropes – and the way 2020 is going his timing might just be perfect
"Because I don’t think everybody should have to go buy a new collection of games when they buy a new console"
Read More »Expect Nintendo’s IP push to continue – Lego, theme parks, jeans… what’s next?
We will increase the use of Nintendo characters in different areas through collaborations with our corporate partners
Read More »Metacritic delays user reviews in a bid to combat ‘review bombing’
Metacritic has introduced a 36-hour delay to user reviews
Read More »Microsoft removes 12 month Xbox Live subscriptions, may be preparing to drop the paywall entirely
Both the single and three-month tiers remain, but the 12 month option has been removed
Read More »New EU report on tackling loot boxes advises dropping ‘gambling’ approach – instead suggests game design and consumer protection model
Though EU-wide regulation is still a possibility should other measure fail
Read More »34% of developers have seen a decline in business due to COVID-19, says GDC survey
Developers say that isolation, lack of communication, deteriorating work/life balance, and childcare demands are some of the most difficult parts of working from home.
Read More »Tencent signs publishing agreement with Team17
Tencent has signed a publishing deal with Team17.
Read More »Project xCloud to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September
"So when Halo Infinite launches, you and your friends can play together and immerse yourselves in the Halo universe as Master Chief—anywhere you go and across devices."
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“We want to engage with people that are serious about VR” – What Koch’s acquisition of Vertigo Games means for the VR space
Koch Media recently acquired Vertigo Games for €50m. So just what is the Embracer Group company getting for its money and what does it say about the broader VR space?
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“Stadia has certainly changed a lot in the way that we develop the game” – Making a Splash on Stadia with Outcasters
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“We’re going to create something… that I think the British games community has wanted to work on for a long time” – Sharkmob’s new triple-A team in London
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[ICYMI] Roblox: The 10bn hour gentle giant
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“I do feel the games industry has made progress, albeit kicking and screaming in some cases” – Women in games speak about their experiences in the industry
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“If you love doing a whole load of arty things, being a generalist is a wonderful and very useful job” – Sophie Knowles, Playdeo
Sophie Knowles, 3D artist at Playdeo, talks about being a jack of all trades artist, her addiction to learning and a new-found love of game engines
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“There’s a lot more opportunity for smaller independent studios to make their mark and be a sustainable business.” – Darren Yeomans, Atomhawk Design
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Ins and Outs – November/December 2020’s industry hires roundup
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Hiring from overseas post-Brexit: What you need to know
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“I really want to be somebody that people could look up to, especially if that encourages more girls to consider a career in games.” – Nicola Disley, Lucid Games
