NPD’s sales figures are in for the US in the month of May. And the industry continues to boom as next-gen console buzz managed to build on the huge gains from the pandemic and Switch in 2020. Total video game sales were up three per cent on last May, an …
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[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…
[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 o…
Gary McKay is named as new GM at Bioware – ‘For me, success is all about rebuilding that reputation…’
'We’re laser-focused on releasing the types of games BioWare has built a reputation on'
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: GIANTS Software – ‘If you have an idea, you can find someone to help you make it real.’
GIANTS Software invented the Farming Simulator. Using its own engine, the developer and publisher brings farming with hundreds of authentic machines to all popular platforms.
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Frontier Developments – “Everyone was so friendly and supportive that I settled in fast”
An independent developer and publisher with a legacy of much-loved titles for PC and consoles over the last 27 years, Frontier are passionate about creating authentic worlds through innovative, genre-leading games.
Read More »Jack Sparrow is coming to Sea of Thieves in Pirates of the Caribbean crossover
It seems almost inevitable in hindsight, but Rare has revealed a surprise crossover event between Sea of Thieves and the popular film franchise Pirates of the Caribbean.
Read More »Microsoft to release the Xbox mini fridge this Christmas
Microsoft initially said it would not make the fridges publicly available, however its mind was changed when it won a Twitter marketing poll, beating Skittles by just 1%.
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Firesprite – “Our teams are encouraged to be creatively brave, to speak out and be responsive to our fast-changing industry”
Firesprite is an independent developer working at the cutting edge of game creation on the latest hardware and technology platforms, employing over 200 developers across a range of projects from small to triple-A in scope.
Read More »New studio Deviation Games signs with PlayStation to develop a new IP, led by former Call of Duty: Black Ops devs
"We’re drawing on what we’ve learned over our collective decades making games, but we’re also out to make something fresh and brimming with innovation like you’ve never experienced before."
Read More »Koch Media unveils its new gaming label, Prime Matter
Koch Media has unveiled its new gaming label, titled Prime Matter.
Read More »[From the Industry] BAFTA Breakthrough 2021 applications are now open for entry across the UK and US
Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announces applications opening across the UK and USA for BAFTA Breakthrough 2021, BAFTA’s flagship talent support initiative in partnership with Netflix.
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
80% of mobile game developers believe that the industry’s engagement and retention strategies are going stale, according to a new, in-depth survey of 195 mobile gaming industry leaders.
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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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EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
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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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Alan Boswell Group announced as sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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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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