The always-on internet requirement of Maxis’ SimCity was never designed as a DRM measure, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau has claimed. "DRM is a failed dead-end strategy; it’s not a viable strategy for the gaming business,” the exec told GamesIndustry. So what we tried to do creatively is build an …
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[Event news] gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev has announced the first major program highlights for its 2026 edition, including an ope…
[Industry news] New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment …
[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…
GDC 13: Standing ovation as women devs let loose on sexism in games
Emotionally-charged session encourages women to chase success and inspire the next generation
Read More »Telltale turns to DC’s Fables series for next episodic release
The fantasy world of DC’s Fables comics series will provide the basis for the next set of episodic games from Telltale. The studio has, as if you needed reminding, recently enjoyed tremendous success with its five-part episodic gaming series based on The Walking Dead IP. Its new series will be …
Read More »GDC 13: Activision chases photorealism in startling demo
New video run in real-time at 180 fps on Geforce GTX 680
Read More »DICE dismisses chance of a Wii U Battlefield 4 port
The Frostbite game engine doesn’t support Wii U and studio DICE feel its resources are best employed elsewhere. That’s the cold truth of EA’s decision not to release Battlefield 4 on Nintendo’s Wii U, making it the latest triple-A game to snub the machine. The game is currently confirmed for …
Read More »PSN kicks off spring sale on PS3, PS2, PS One titles
After Microsoft got its its Xbox Livespring sale underway yesterday, Sony has followed suit on PSN today. Up for sale are games such as Driver: San Francisco, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Child of Eden, Trine 2, and a collection of PixelJunk games, all at least 50% off and an additional …
Read More »GDC 13: FTL and Cart Life lead IGF Awards
Indies receive more than $50,000 in prize money
Read More »Read about Jade Raymond’s Splinter Cell dream in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features an interview with Ubisoft’s Jade Raymond on the future of Splinter Cell. We also reveal retail’s thoughts on pre-owned blocking and Battlefield 4, and we take a retrospective look-back at 30 years of System 3. The issue also features our new-look …
Read More »EA Mobile’s annual ‘Sweet Deals’ offers up to 90% off on iOS, Android, WP games
Here in India, we go from chilly winters straight into sweltering summers, without experiencing the pleasant mildness of spring. But at least we get to benefit from all the celebrations the season brings higher up in the northern hemisphere. After Xbox Live and PSN kicked off their spring sales for …
Read More »GDC 13: Journey dominates GDC Awards
Thatgamecompany, Subset Games, Ubisoft, Fireproof Games and TellTale pick up accolades
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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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