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"To help support the specific needs of developers offering subscriptions, starting on January 1, 2022, we're decreasing the service fee for all subscriptions on Google Play from 30% to 15%, starting from day one."

"It’s sad, and if it’s an intentional way of burying this stuff, it’s working.”

Unity Gaming Services promises to bring multiplayer games online through 'seamless' integration with Unity Netcode and Transport.

“Today we enter a new phase of growth as part of Koch Media UK"

In October, MAG launches environment-focused events through the UN gaming initiative Playing For The Planet to draw attention to the preservation of the world's ocean and coral reefs.

“At Square Enix London Mobile, our goal is to move the world through play and in order to do this, we need to grow our team with even more unique voices, varieties of perspectives and creative energy."

Over 20 employees have "exited" Activision Blizzard following harassment claims at the company, while another 20 have faced "other types of disciplinary action."

“We’re looking forward to welcoming more great talent to the studio as we move into a new phase that puts games development and work-for-hire projects at the forefront of our operations”.     

The 13th Hamburg Games Conference on March 2nd and 3rd, 2022, invites international speakers, games industry experts, thought leaders, and trade visitors to exchange ideas at the hybrid event.

"We've already started reviewing titles and will continue to check games through launch and beyond"