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.
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[Industry news] Sasha Volkohon appointed Head of Commercial at game events GmbH
game events GmbH, the organiser of gamescom dev, has appointed Sasha Volkohon as Head of Commercial,…
[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing #4 brings the games industry’s marketing leaders together in London this November
The games marketing community will come together in London on Wednesday 18th November for VIVA! Game…
[Industry news] TIGA responds to the Autumn Budget statement
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
[Industry news] Rocky Horror Show Steps into Roblox
Pop culture meets code as Rocky Horror Show enters the world of Roblox. Digital culture platform Coo…
[Industry news] Russ Harding joins Rhino Rock Studios as Partner and Director
Rhino Rock Studios has announced that games and interactive entertainment veteran Russ Harding has j…
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.
Read More »Xbox Cloud Gaming to get Xbox Series X hardware, TV apps, streaming device, more regions, console demos…
A raft of announcements show the huge potential of an ambitious but well-managed cloud gaming ecosystem
Read More »Almost two thirds of UK adults turned to gaming during lockdown, says Ofcom
Over half of all gamers said that games helped them through the pandemic.
Read More »Playdate pre-orders begin next month, with Panic revealing Season One games
Panic has revealed further details for its upcoming handheld system Playdate, with pre-orders beginning in July
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Creative Assembly – “I was attracted to CA due to the team’s ambition”
Creative Assembly is a craft-led studio with a people-first approach, and is recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK industry for the last four years.
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[Guest post] Among Us on Windows: what the social deduction boom looks like from the desktop
Social deduction has always been a party-room genre first and a software genre second. Werewolf and Mafia needed a table, a moderator and a group willing to lie to each other for an hour. The digital versions that stuck tend to keep that structure intact and add the one thing tabletop versions can't: anonymity, plus a reason to move around.
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[Industry news] Studio Atelico Launches the First AI Engine Built to Run On-Device Inside Games
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[Industry news] TIGA responds to the Autumn Budget statement
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[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026

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