Following a successful closed beta phase that saw over 20,000 gamers play the game since early February, EA has announced that FIFA Online has entered open beta in the UK. Joining the launch is a brand new World Cup South Africa mode that allows gamers to compete either against AI …
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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…
FIFA Online goes live
Following a successful closed beta phase that saw over 20,000 gamers play the game since early February, EA has announced that FIFA Online has entered open beta in the UK. Joining the launch is a brand new World Cup South Africa mode that allows gamers to compete either against AI …
Read More »“Going to E3? A few words of wisdom for you”
Axis Animation Managing Director Richard Scott, whose company was behind the famous (and infamous) Killzone 2 E3 trailer, explains why mass-planning is needed for the pivotal event.
Read More »“Going to E3? A few words of wisdom for you”
Axis Animation Managing Director Richard Scott, whose company was behind the famous (and infamous) Killzone 2 E3 trailer, explains why mass-planning is needed for the pivotal event.
Read More »PSOne emulator targeting Android
As if the PSP didn’t have enough piracy problems of its own, news has broken of a new PSOne emulator that’s currently in development for Google’s Android handsets. One of the PSPs key IPs is the ability to download a number of PSOne titles from PSN for play on the …
Read More »PSOne emulator targeting Android
As if the PSP didn’t have enough piracy problems of its own, news has broken of a new PSOne emulator that’s currently in development for Google’s Android handsets. One of the PSPs key IPs is the ability to download a number of PSOne titles from PSN for play on the …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »Handheld piracy worth £29bn
28,772,303,165.695 – that’s the amount that a recent study by Japanese trade body The Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association reckons piracy has cost the global handheld video games industry.Andriasang reports that the number comes from the joint efforts of the Tokyo Game Show organisers and Tokyo University’s Baba Lab and relates …
Read More »Handheld piracy worth £29bn
28,772,303,165.695 – that’s the amount that a recent study by Japanese trade body The Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association reckons piracy has cost the global handheld video games industry.Andriasang reports that the number comes from the joint efforts of the Tokyo Game Show organisers and Tokyo University’s Baba Lab and relates …
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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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