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New version replaces voice actor who was arrested on drug charges in March
Read More »Sega confirms release dates for revised version of Yakuza spin-off, Judgment
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Rare is our headline sponsor at the Women in Games Awards 2019
Rare will also be supporting and presenting our Creative Impact award on the day …
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Anderona Cole on working at Ukie to ‘make the UK the best place to make, sell and play games across the world’
Every month, we pick the brain of an up-and-coming talent. This month’s Rising Star is Anderona Cole…
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Facebook is hosting the MCV Women in Games Awards for 2019
"Women have an important role to play in this community and we hope this event continues to inspire …
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US Courts asked to compel Riot to assist in gender discrimination investigation
Developer refutes claims it "refused" to provide data for the investigation …
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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 …
77% of UK gaming households say their broadband ‘isn’t up to scratch’, says uSwitch
"Speed isn’t the only factor when it comes to making the shot before you get shot"
Read More »Must Play May: how Ukie and ERA are bringing families together
Ukie discusses the thinking behind the Must Play May initiative, its spring promotion in partnership with ERA, designed to bring families together to play the most appropriate and most enjoyable games for them
Read More »THQ Nordic acquires German studio Piranha Bytes and the IPs Gothic, Risen, and ELEX
"There are situations in life where you think to yourself 'This feels right'"
Read More »TIGA: UK games development sector ‘growing more than five times the rate of the UK economy’
Total development staff headcount hit 'record high' in 2018
Read More »God of War tops 10 million lifetime sales in its opening year
Sony also opens up about streaming plans and the PS4's lifespan
Read More »Tencent acquires Swedish game developer, Sharkmob
"Sharkmob has a proven track record of developing triple-A titles"
Read More »Unreal Fest Europe 2019 presentations are now freely available online
The event focused on the needs of "coders, artists, animators, designers, and producers".
Read More »World War Z sells almost 2 million copies in its opening month
"It’s a testament to the incredible co-op action experience that Saber and Focus have crafted"
Read More »Nintendo to pull Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem mobile games from sale in Belgium
"Future games with similar earnings models will no longer be released in Belgium"
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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 identity."
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Women in Games Awards’ judges speak out: ‘When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression’
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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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The sounds of… Alyssa Menes
Every month, we discuss the unique process of making music for video games
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Women in Games Awards’ judges headline June’s MCV, out now
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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
