Eve Online studio says it never condones 'abhorrent' mocking of depression-afflicted users
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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…
[Industry news] Curve Games signals growth ambition with major Wyldheart publishing deal
Curve Games has announced a major new publishing partnership with independent developer Wayfinder St…
[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
Mintrocket is delighted to announce that DAVE THE DIVER has surpassed 10 million sales across all pl…
[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
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Angry Birds Space soars past 10m downloads
Rovio's latest tops App Store charts across the world
Read More »GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards
Customers are no longer able to use their Reward Cards in GAME or Gamestation stores. Customers are also no longer able to issue refunds or exchanges. There have also been isolated reports of violence at some stores as customers are stopped from spending their trade-in credit, with some losing three …
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Kickstarter alternative pools funds over several months
Read More »Rob Lowe leaves Nintendo
Nintendo marketing vet Rob Lowe will leave the company, the firm has announced. Lowe was one of the execs responsible for the launch of Wii in the UK, and has been part of the team for eight years. He leaves Nintendo UK on June 1st to take become marketing director …
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Read More »TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds
Sony launched the PS Vita last month and the TV rating results for its first burst of advertising activity have been revealed. The chart compares the cumulative individual TVRs and number of weeks on air for other handhelds’ TV launch activity. What’s evident is the differing strategies utilised by Sony …
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
Gamescom 2026 landed at an odd moment for the industry; money is starting to move again, and the industry's biggest bet in years is about to decide who benefits from it. Behind the demos, the market itself was quietly changing shape.
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[Guest post] AI in Indie Game Development: Risks and Solutions
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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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[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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