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Some mixed messages, some non-exclusive exclusives, and a painful week gap – but so much to like as well

InnerSloth online multiplayer title Among Us has reached 86.6 million total downloads on mobile, following a huge surge in downloads in August and September – according to data from Sensor Tower.

The 38th edition of the Golden Joysticks, scheduled to take place this November, will be a digital-only experience.

Sony has pushed back on rumours that they have cut back on PS5 production

Yields on the new 7nm process chipset are apparent cause of problem

Chosen studios may receive investments of up to $360,000

Microsoft is also adding touch controls for some games, such as Minecraft Dungeons, to let consumers play whenever they feel the need. 

Game streaming services such as Stadia and xCloud are unlikely to make their way to iOS, after Apple updated its App Review guidelines that effectively bars them from the platform.

Facebook appears to have leaked the announcement of the Oculus Quest 2 headset, with the company claiming that it is their "most advanced all-in-one VR system yet."

Scottish Games Network founder and director, Brian Baglow, has been awarded a Connected Innovators grant to carry out the research, which will capture the whole sector, in its broadest definition.