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Shochiku Ventures has launched a the Shochiku Game Accelerator 2025
Read More »Shochiku Ventures has announced a £77K game accelerator programme
Pantaloon has announced a new indie label for ‘bold and bizarre games’
Pantaloon has announced The Pantaloon Label, a new indie publishing imprint for 'misfit games'
Read More »Secret Mode is now an independent publisher
Secret Mode has gone independent following a buyout by Ed Blincoe, James Schall and Emona Capital LLP for an undisclosed sum
Read More »Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell have been appointed as Co-CEOs of Dovetail Games
PULLUP Entertainment has announced a pair of new leaders at Dovetail Games
Read More »[From the industry] The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports the EWCF’s strategic partner in China
Read More »[From the industry] Ukie calls on Government to press start on growth by reforming the Video Games Expenditure Credit
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The UK video games industry is urging the Government to reform the Video Games Expenditure Credit
Read More »Outright Games, Naomi House and Jacksplace are calling for UK gamers to stream for a Children’s Hospice Charity Fundraiser
Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, have announced the return of their gaming fundraiser event Game On!
Read More »[From the industry] Team17 Group plc announces company re-brand to everplay group plc
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Team17 Group has announced a company rebrand after 34 years
Read More »[From the industry] Blockbuster line-up grows for London Games Festival
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This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Momentum for 2025’s biggest UK event for video games continues to build – with speakers and side events added to the London Games Festival schedule as tickets officially go on sale. The 10th anniversary London Games Festival …
Read More »[From the industry] FTC sends refund payments to American consumers impacted by Epic Games’ unlawful billing practices
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totalling more than $72 million to American consumers who were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, into making unwanted purchases
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