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And despite Coronavirus’s impact the PS5 is “on track for launch”
Read More »Analysis: Sony’s full year results see dip for end of PS4 era but reassure with a strong digital performance
Sony unveils PlayStation Studios brand – which will also cover work-for-hire titles
"If our studios are managing the production of these games and working with an external developer, it will still come out under the PlayStation Studios brand"
Read More »Emotion Engine: Video game music to motivate or relax you during lockdown
In these difficult times, music can be a great help, Thomas Quillfeldt from Laced Records picks out some great pieces from our own medium to inspire you
Read More »First Person Saver – Natwest and Stormcloud launch Island Saver, the first multiplatform title to help kids better understand money
Given the bad press the industry has received on microtransactions, a game that teaches kids to better understand money should be welcomed...
Read More »Sega is on a big (remote) recruitment drive – Sports Interactive and Creative Assembly on hiring during a pandemic
"Behind the scenes though, a lot of work has been put in on the business continuity and recruitment side to safeguard our future."
Read More »Switch has its peak year – for hardware and software – but Nintendo continues to dominate its own platform
55.7m Switch units sold to date – but only nine non-Nintendo titles have broken 1m sales
Read More »Unreal Engine officially adds support for Xbox Series X and PS5 as part of major 4.25 release
"Features include platform-specific functionality, initial support for online subsystems, and early support for TRC and XR certification requirements"
Read More »Xsolla introduces Business Engine – data-driven recommendations to drive growth
Provides customised advice on Xsolla products and partners to help drive growth
Read More »Grads in Games: Search For A Star & Sumo Digital Rising Star winners revealed
Nine winners from 1,000 entrants in this year's student game development contest
Read More »Runescape creator Jagex sold for $530m to mysterious new owner
The new owner is described in a statement as "global asset management company, Macarthur Fortune, as part of its Platinum Fortune LP fund."
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