The game will also be arriving on the Epic Games Store, but will no longer be available to download on Steam
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
Two days this autumn will be dedicated to bringing together communities that too often discuss the f…
[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
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How can the industry stamp out abusive behaviour within their businesses and communities?
Joseph Carr, abuse solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp, provides practical advice on how to move forward
Read More »Phil Spencer says Xbox is challenging console financial tropes – and the way 2020 is going his timing might just be perfect
"Because I don’t think everybody should have to go buy a new collection of games when they buy a new console"
Read More »Expect Nintendo’s IP push to continue – Lego, theme parks, jeans… what’s next?
We will increase the use of Nintendo characters in different areas through collaborations with our corporate partners
Read More »Metacritic delays user reviews in a bid to combat ‘review bombing’
Metacritic has introduced a 36-hour delay to user reviews
Read More »Microsoft removes 12 month Xbox Live subscriptions, may be preparing to drop the paywall entirely
Both the single and three-month tiers remain, but the 12 month option has been removed
Read More »New EU report on tackling loot boxes advises dropping ‘gambling’ approach – instead suggests game design and consumer protection model
Though EU-wide regulation is still a possibility should other measure fail
Read More »34% of developers have seen a decline in business due to COVID-19, says GDC survey
Developers say that isolation, lack of communication, deteriorating work/life balance, and childcare demands are some of the most difficult parts of working from home.
Read More »Tencent signs publishing agreement with Team17
Tencent has signed a publishing deal with Team17.
Read More »Project xCloud to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September
"So when Halo Infinite launches, you and your friends can play together and immerse yourselves in the Halo universe as Master Chief—anywhere you go and across devices."
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[Industry news] EBANX and NetEase Games Club bring local payment methods to Latin America’s booming video game market
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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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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