The indie studio behind an artistic title exploring the sensation of sexual pleasure has lashed out at Apple after it was told to drastically alter its game to be approved for release on the iOS App Store. Lovable Hat Cult’s La Petite Mort is designed as a virtual way for …
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[Industry news] The State of Web Gaming 2026
A new study has revealed how a new generation of web games are experiencing significant growth, enga…
[Event news] gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev has announced the first major program highlights for its 2026 edition, including an ope…
[Industry news] New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment …
[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership
Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are…
[Event news] GAMES MEETS MUSIC 2027 — SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Games meets Music returns to London on Thursday 15 April 2027. One day, one track, featuring the peo…
Dev pulls abstract vagina-touching title from App Store after Apple tells it ‘to make a different game’
‘Even if you are not showing it directly, it’s what is simulated – and that is the issue,' Lovable Hat Cult reportedly told by platform holder
Read More »Ex-EA, BioWare, Trion and Blizzard community manager Claudia Adams-Esgrow passes away
Adams-Esgrow worked on games including World of Warcraft, Star Wars: The Old Republic and Rift
Read More »HTC says Vive shipment problems are over
The delays faced by those paying out for an HTC Vive headset are over, the hardware manufacturer has said. As of now, any orders placed will be shipped out within two-to-three working days, HTC has assured. There are a few feelings you can expect when you click the order button …
Read More »Leaks now point to Injustice 2, Prey 2, Wolfenstein 2, The Evil Within 2 at E3
The pre-E3 prime time leak season continues with more games outed ahead of the show. As well as a Skyrim remaster, Eurogamer reports that The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 as well as Prey 2 will be announced at Bethesda’s E3 press event. Prey 2 was officially canned in 2014, …
Read More »Blizzard blames ‘misunderstanding and confusion’ for Overwatch server tick rate criticism
Fewer than 0.1% of matches opting to use ‘high bandwidth’ option, with 60Hz client update rate unsuitable for a fifth of players
Read More »Develop: Brighton 2016 Early Bird ends today
10% discount for Develop readers, as well as the 20% early booking rate
Read More »Polish government launches €18m fund for ‘innovative’ games
'We want to catch up with booming gaming markets in [the US] or Canada'
Read More »Creators of Vive horror game The Brookhaven Experiment form CloudGate Studio
New developer founded in collaboration with former Epic and Square Enix exec will unsurprisingly focus on VR projects
Read More »$20,000 Call of Duty World League tournament taking place at the Gfinity Arena next month
Gfinity has announced the Gfinity CWL Summer Masters, a $20,000 Call of Duty tournament featuring the top teams from across Europe. The competition will take place at the Gfinity Arena in Fulham Broadway between July 1st and 3rd and will feature a mix of invited teams and those that make …
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[Industry news] The State of Web Gaming 2026
A new study has revealed how a new generation of web games are experiencing significant growth, engaging players of every kind, driving spend across the gaming ecosystem, and even outcompeting social media when it comes to consumer attention.
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
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[Industry news] Amiqus Business Manager Liz Prince recognised with MBE
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
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[Industry news] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” as the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital Commerce
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.
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Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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