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Take-Two is due to purchase Codemasters in Q1 next year.
Read More »Take-Two to acquire Codemasters for almost $1bn
Amazon warns that some Xbox Series X preorders may not arrive until December
Some Xbox Series X consoles pre-ordered through Amazon may not arrive until December, the retailer has revealed.
Read More »Xbox Series X (and S) launches today, 333 days after its unveiling, with monolithic art installations around the world
Microsoft uses art installations and linked puzzle game to celebrate launch in lieu of the usual queues and fan events
Read More »The DEVELOP 100 returns on the 6th of January – celebrating the most successful studios around the world
In association with Virtuos we will reveal the greatest game makers on the planet
Read More »PS5 designer on the size, the shape and his feelings on the reaction
"I tried to sculpt the invisible mass in between the player and the mechanical engineering"
Read More »“I really want to be somebody that people could look up to, especially if that encourages more girls to consider a career in games.” – Nicola Disley, Lucid Games
Nicola Disley, programmer at Lucid Games, talks about her start in games, battling with imposter syndrome and finding an extended family in the industry
Read More »Microsoft in meetings with “big and small” Japanese studios to discuss acquisition
Microsoft is seeking to potentially expand its reach in Japan through studio acquisitions in the area
Read More »Take-Two is in talks to buy Codemasters
Publisher Take-Two is currently in talks with Codemasters, with the possibility that it may buy the Dirt and F1 publisher.
Read More »Steam launches new Playtest feature, without the need for beta keys
Steam has launched a new feature, titled Steam Playtest, which eliminates the need for beta keys when playtesting a game.
Read More »“Being kind, empathetic, approachable and appreciative are wonderful traits to find in producers” – Electric Square’s Abbey Plumb
Abbey Plumb, producer at Electric Square, talks about her varied role, the importance of communication skills and maintaining a passion for learning
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