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Though EU-wide regulation is still a possibility should other measure fail
Read More »New EU report on tackling loot boxes advises dropping ‘gambling’ approach – instead suggests game design and consumer protection model
214m gamers in the US alone – ESA releases 2020 Essential Facts
The data shows there’s still a significant male bias, with 59 per cent of gamers being men
Read More »Could rewarded audio ads be the next big thing for mobile monetisation?
Rewarded audio ads make a lot of sense by reducing interruptions for players
Read More »Rogue Games pivots to console games – appointing Reggie Fils-Aimé as strategic advisor
Publisher commits to expanding into console platforms and cross-platform gaming
Read More »Nequinox is ramping up to create AAA studio in North West
Hire will "ready the company for its next phase of significant growth"
Read More »New EU regulation strengthens hand of developers and publishers in dealings with storefronts
Regulation will provide the industry with greater transparency into the workings of the big mobile stores
Read More »Tencent now in driving seat to acquire Splash Damage and Digital Extremes
Bloomberg sources believe that Sony is in talks to acquire parent Leyou which includes Warframe's Digital Extremes
Read More »Epic launches iOS app to provide live facial animation for Unreal
Capture facial animation at your desk straight into Unreal 4.25 with this new app
Read More »Microsoft introduces lockdown-friendly version of Project xCloud for developers
Microsoft has made changes to Project xCloud to accommodate developers who are still unable to return to their offices
Read More »Xbox tells developers to make next-gen game upgrades free of charge
"Developers and publishers ultimately decide how they deliver their games, and we work with them to provide the best possible experience based on their needs"
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