Tag Archives: politics

Train Simulator developer Dovetail Games has revealed that it recently welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron to its offices. It was all part of the PR drive for the government’s Help to Grow scheme, which is designed to help fast-growing businesses secure better financing. Businesses like Dovetail Games are a crucial …

A group of Canterbury students have riled UKIP leader Nigel Farage by developing a game that spoofs both the politician and his party. Kent Online reports that the game, called UKIK, sees players take control of a character called Nicholas Fromage who is tasked with kicking immigrants as far as …

An MP who was caught playing King’s Candy Crush Saga during a parliamentary committee meeting has apologised for his behaviour. The Guardian reports that Conservative Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills was pictured by The Sun playing the game during a meeting of the works and pensions committee. There was a …

It's been a while since the National Classification Scheme in Australia was created in 1996. Needless to say, it's outdated now.

The military government of Thailand has banned the sale of strategy title Tropico 5. The ministry of culture reportedly felt the game would impinge upon Thailand’s national security, most likely due to its focus on themes such as martial law, military coups and dictatorships. Thailand has been under military rule …

National industry cannot support the influx of university graduates, devs say

Alison Simpson explains how she went from player to community manager at a German studio

Develop checks up on the regulations that are slowing studios from bringing new talent to their shores

Survey reveals that developers still believe Canada is pulling talent away from European nations

New approval puts gaming tournament in same designation as NBA or NHL