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[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
by Sarah Sorrell, Charity Director at Safe In Our World Video games have become an easy target in co…
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[Industry news] TIGA Reveals Shortlist for Games Education Awards 2026
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
[Industry news] DAVE THE DIVER Surpasses 10 Million Sales Worldwide
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[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
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Did Ubisoft just reveal the PS4 release date?
Ubisoft has been saying for a long time that Watch Dogs will be a launch title for the PS4 and the revelation of the game’s release date yesterday may have revealed more than just that. It’s been widely speculated that the next-gen consoles from both Sony and Microsoft will hit …
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Sourcebook listings are free for freelancers working in the games industry. Games agencies guide Sourcebook returns in July – with a new section naming creative guns-for-hire in the UK and Europe. It’s free for individuals or work for hire micro studios of three or fewer staff. Alongside our high-profile premium …
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Read More »Watch Dogs gets release date, four special editions
Ubisoft has revealed the release date for its big new open-world game – Watch Dogs. The game will arrive on 22nd November for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, and Ubisoft has said that the game will also be a PS4 launch title. Considering that the PS4 is also rumoured for …
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[Guest post] AI in Indie Game Development: Risks and Solutions
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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[Industry news] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” goes on an international tour in 2027
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[Guest post] How Generative AI Is Changing Game Development
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 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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