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GDC has cancelled its original plans to host a hybrid event in 2021, choosing instead to host an all-digital event this year.
Read More »GDC goes all-digital for 2021, dropping its in-person plans
“The great thing about the games industry is the variety of paths people can take as they build their careers” – Sparx*’s Pierre-Antoine Cohade
Pierre-Antoine Cohade, producer at Sparx*, a Virtuos Studio, talks about wearing multiple hats, the need to be versatile and the opportunity for career progression
Read More »EA completes its $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters
“This is the beginning of an exciting new era for racing games and content as we bring together the talented teams at Electronic Arts and Codemasters."
Read More »EA looks to free trial period to establish Knockout City – the ‘dodgebrawl’ game from creators of Mario Kart Live
Can latest title succeed where Rocket Arena failed
Read More »Star Wars Hunters – Zynga’s first console title breaks cover on Nintendo Direct
Brighton-developed title from Boss Alien is unveiled – but when did it pivot to console?
Read More »Guildford’s Turbulenz becomes Larian Guildford – to work on Baldur’s Gate 3
Turbulenz becomes part of Larian and is set to double in size
Read More »Aardvark Swift Spotlight: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios – “I think they’re that passionate and proud about what they are doing, that any avenue to talk about it they want to jump on.”
The name might have changed over the years, but Deep Silver Dambuster Studios is a staple of the British game development scene, demystifying the industry and improving employment opportunities
Read More »[From the industry] TIGA calls for UK Government to boost competition across the UK
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TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, said today that the UK Government should adopt a more robust approach to foster healthy competition in the UK.
Read More »Dota 2 is receiving a Netflix anime adaptation
The eight episode series is titled DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, and will launch on Netflix on March 25th globally
Read More »Developers can now send their games to Microsoft to test its accessibility
Microsoft has now expanded its Xbox Accessibility Guidelines, and is now offering to assess developers' games to see how accessible they are.
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