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2015 was the biggest year in UK games industry history. Almost 4.2bn was spent on video games and related products in last year, topping the 4bn generated in 2008 when Wii and Guitar Hero ruled the market. The primary reason for the growth is the digital sector. According to IHS, …

Volume and Stealth Inc designer Hamish Lockwood completes trio of new staff for Yooka-Laylee studio

Q4 2016 is increasingly looking like the probable release date for Titanfall 2. Polygon reports that a press release from toy firm McFarlane has confirmed a partnership with developer Respawn to make a line of Titanfall 2 toys due for release in winter 2016. The toys will be seven inches …

Social games firm sees losses shrink during 2015 as mobile grew to contribute 73% of bookings

The games development services firm has open positions in its St Petersburg office, as well as in the US and Canada

VR headset includes four-month trial of game engine, which was used to create 90% of Gear VR content

Vive headset bolsters existing compatibility with Oculus Rift, Gear VR and PlayStation VR

The head of Sony’s virtual reality development is leaving the platform holder’s London studio. Sony London studio director Dave Raynard is leaving the company after 17 years. He was currently working on VR titles The London heist and Streetluge. Previous credits include SingStar, Wonderbook, EyeToy and The Getaway. "2016 is …

Another major media player is entering theesportsnews space. Internet giant Yahoo will soon launch a dedicated esports vertical and has already hired a team of editors and writers. The move comes shortly after traditional sports powerhouse ESPNlaunchedits own section on Jan. 14. It comes as no surprise that big organizations …

ProfessionalSuper Smash Bros. Meleeplayer Bronson DaShizWiz” Layton has been arrested following an altercation at a gas station. Naples Daily Newsreportedon Jan. 28that Layton faces misdemeanor charges of assault, battery, disorderly conduct, and trespassing. Read more at Daily Dot >>>