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UK-based publisher and developer Merge Games has been acquired by  Swedish company  Zordix AB.

"We are exploring the mobile market with some wonderful PlayStation franchises so please stay tuned."

It seems that Nintendo may be doing something about the Switch's eShop discoverability issues, with signs that a more personalised eShop might be on the way.

Valve has been preparing a "Switch-like" handheld gaming PC, with plans of launching it by the end of the year.

Miniclip has announced the acquisition of UK studio Supersonic Software and its publishing subsidiary Appynation.

Netflix is looking to expand upon its games efforts, and is reportedly considering an Apple Arcade-style subscription service.

Pandemic forced change in working from home: "We’ve now proved over the last 12 months, we can maintain security and integrity around IP" for our clients

Following the acquisition, Craig Fletcher, the founder of Multiplay and the Insomnia Gaming Festival, will return to lead Insomnia

Cross Play is finally making its way to Destiny 2, with a crossplay beta planned from May 25-27.

Embracer Group's spate of acquisitions shows no sign of slowing down, with the company revealing that it had acquisition talks with 150 companies last quarter.