Steam has launched a new feature, titled Steam Playtest, which eliminates the need for beta keys when playtesting a game.
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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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MCV/DEVELOP Awards Finalists announced
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Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Star Awards 2020 winners announced
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Read More »Light Brick Studio splits from the Lego Group to go independent
Light Brick Studio, originally founded as an in-house game development studio by the Lego Group, has become an independent gaming studio.
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[Industry news] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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