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.
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[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…
[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
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[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing returns to tackle the biggest challenges facing games marketers
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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Outriders hits 3.5m players and is on track to become Square Enix’s “next major franchise”
Square Enix has announced that Outriders, from developer People Can Fly, hit 3.5m unique players in its first month.
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Take-Two plans to launch a new franchise from Borderlands developer Gearbox during the current fiscal year
Read More »The IGDA and ESA partner to promote indies at this year’s E3
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Putting any other issues to one side, it looks like a clear case of interference in editorial independence
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“Some of the gaming arm will stay with AT&T and some will go with the new company.”
Read More »Kasedo Games is now the majority shareholder in Bulwark Studios
“We are delighted to welcome Bulwark Studios into the Kasedo family and wider Kalypso Media Group."
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[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially announced the launch of its Public Beta. Gamers from around the globe can now access the platform, create profiles, follow their favorite games, and directly participate in shaping the network’s final features ahead of its full release.
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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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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