Microsoft’s impressive efforts to continue upgrading the Xbox One have taken a step forward with yet more features confirmed for the next update. Incoming functions include: Added 50Hz output to Blu-ray content where supported Firmware updates for both the controller and headsets to improve wireless connectivity and reduce audio static …
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[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership
Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are…
[Event news] GAMES MEETS MUSIC 2027 — SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Games meets Music returns to London on Thursday 15 April 2027. One day, one track, featuring the peo…
[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power o…
[Industry news] Appcharge Appoints Gaming Veteran Bernard Kim to Advisory Board
Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) payments platform for mobile game publishers, today …
[Industry news] Communications Veteran Sam Forrest Launches GunDog Communications
As organisations face increasing pressure to stand out in saturated markets while operating with lea…
VIDEO: See The Simpsons’ Minecraft parody intro
That’s when you know you’ve made it, right? Last weekend’s episode of The Simpsons featured a Minecraft-style intro that has left even the game’s creator Markus Persson in awe. The Simpsons did a Minecraft couch gag,” he said. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I STILL feel a …
Read More »Tetris amasses 425m paid mobile downloads
Henk Rogers says value proposition of games has been "screwed up" by free titles
Read More »Epic: Oculus Rift is VR’s iPhone moment
Founder of Epic says virtual reality will be used by ‘billions of people’ in ten years time
Read More »Retro City Rampage has made more money of 3DS than Xbox 360
Another indie game has reported a strong performance on Nintendo systems. The official Titter account for Retro City Rampage has revealed that the game has made more money on 3DS than it has Xbox 360, even if it hasn’t matched the unit sales seen on Microsoft’s machine. Retro City Rampage …
Read More »Ex-Sega CEO Mike Hayes joins VR dev nDreams
Hayes joins the board following £250,000 investment from Mercia Fund
Read More »The VR Dream and overcoming game dev hurdles
Hypersloth co-founder Ashley Stancill on working with UDK to develop Dream for Oculus
Read More »Spencer: Dropping Kinect is not the No.1 Xbox One request
Microsoft has insisted that the dropping of Kinect is not the most requested Xbox One amendment. We’re always trying to match what consumers are asking for,” Xbox boss Phil Spencer told Edge. I always want to make sure that we’re in tune with what current or potential customers are asking …
Read More »Unity devs can bring games to PS Mobile for free
Development environment to allow easy porting of iOS and Android games for Vita
Read More »Mike Hayes joins virtual reality firm nDreams
The former boss of Sega’s Western arm Mike Hayes has joined the board of virtual reality and virtual world firm nDreams. Hayes left Sega in the summer of 2012 after an eight-year stint. His move to nDreams comes following recent investment from Mercia Fund Management to aid its development of …
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
80% of mobile game developers believe that the industry’s engagement and retention strategies are going stale, according to a new, in-depth survey of 195 mobile gaming industry leaders.
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[Industry news] Amiqus Business Manager Liz Prince recognised with MBE
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
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[Industry news] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” as the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital Commerce
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EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.
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Alan Boswell Group announced as sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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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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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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