The UK video games industry is economically important. Games themselves can bring enjoyment and promote psychological benefits. Games can be used for education, training and business as well as for fun. However, in recent months concerns have been expressed about excessive play, game mechanics and online harms. The House of …
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"Our team has been working tirelessly to create a deep, immersive world that delivers challenges and surprises at every turn"
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A two-pronged console launch would be a very tricky beast to manage
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"This is just the beginning, we have multiple games in development and are excited to get them out to players"
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"Exient is uniquely placed to go out and secure amazing IPs and to create games for gamers of all ages to enjoy"
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"We are convinced that subscription services and streaming are the next steps in the evolution of the video game industry"
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"I’ll be building new initiatives to support indies big and small from all over the world"
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"This is a new look and feel for GAME and our largest BELONG arena to date"
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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