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We had a quick look through the sales data to date this year, and while we can’t reveal exact figures we can compile a couple of quick lists for you to see how the race is shaping up for the biggest selling new titles (sorry GTA) of 2017. First up …

The only thing permanent about the British games industry is its inpermanence, says indie developer Mike Bithell.

Creator says that game isn't porn, but is about porn.

Angry Destiny 2 players get their way

Sega today announced the departure of its top European-based executive Chris Bergstresser, who held the roles of President and COO. He only joined the company back in August, speaking of a roadmap that was planned as far as 2020, so his departure after just a few months looks to be …

Inverse kinematics middleware now available for devs creating games for Nintendo’s latest console.

Another week, another No. 1 spot for Call of Duty. And how far the franchise has come from last year’s effort. It received a huge sales boost around Black Friday, by appearing in many of the most-attractive PS4 bundles, and has held its ground well ever since – with impressive …

Rebellion is a company full of unique characters that has spent the last 25 years pushing technological boundaries.  Take the company’s head of art, Chris Payton. His desk is littered with Playmobil. Three-inch tall figurines line his monitor, taller ornaments reach out across the workspace. Payton says he knew his …

Max Scott-Slade has over ten years experience within the games industry, during which he has launched a number of successful game IPs. In 2013, he co-founded award-winning London-based studio Glitchers, where he currently resides as game design director. Yes, it’s a bold statement but one that I stand by – …

Marketing tool allows for better relationships between developers and Steam curators