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Spencer remarked that he and the leadership team at Microsoft are "disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events and actions” at Activision Blizzard

Ukie has launched the second UK Games Industry Census in order to survey the diversity of the UK industry workforce – and today, the 19th of November, is your last opportunity to take part.

“The team’s industry experience and extensive network gives us access to  resources that were previously out of our reach. Media Foundry enables us to do  more, in a better way.” 

“All of us at SpecialEffect are amazed and humbled at the funds raised by One Special Day this year"

"Under Bobby Kotick's leadership the company has been accused of mistreatment, sexual harassment, rape, and a death threat made by Kotick himself. The board is just as complicit if they let this slide. It's past time for Bobby to step down."

According to a report from the WSJ, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew about the allegations of sexual harassment at the company for years, and yet failed to make these details known to the board of directors and executives, and even worked to protect those accused of abuse.

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Keywords Studios, the international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond, today announces the upgrade and expansion of its leading audio and post-production facility in Milan, Italy. With an unrivalled pedigree …

"I fundamentally believe all of the platforms can continue to grow. But in order to be on Xbox, I want us to be able to bring the full complete package of what we have."

Thunderful has moved into the mobile space with the acquisition of Early Morning Studio.

"Joining the label puts us in a great position to continue to grow and to set our sights on achieving our ambition to become a pre-eminent global videogames developer."