Bastion is going to be the bar sponsor at IRL 2023 this November
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[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
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[From the industry] Applications Open Today for the Award-Winning Tentacle Zone Incubator
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Read More »[From the industry] Winners of 2023’s Music+Sound Awards have now been unveiled
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After being in your eyes for 25 years, MCV is now in your ears (again)!
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Read More »The 25th anniversary issue of MCV/DEVELOP is available to read online now
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
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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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