One of most controversial games of recent times has just been demoed by the game’s director Motomu Toriyama on Microsoft’s E3 stage – Final Fantasy XIII. There had previously been some confusion over whether coding on the Xbox 360 version of the game had begun, or whether work was being …
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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…
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[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
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[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
MICROSOFT: Epic unveils Shadow Complex for 360
Epic Games has announced new IP Shadow Complex for Xbox Live Arcade. The game is set to combine elements of exploration and combat, similar to Nintendo’s Metroid Prime and Konami’s Castlevania franchise. The project is headed-up by Gears of War creator, Cliff Bleszkinsi, and was unveiled at Microsoft’s Pre-E3 press …
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Two downloadable packages for Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare 2 are set to be timed exclusives for the Xbox 360. John Schappert – Microsoft’s Vice President of Interactive Entertainment, Software and Services – made the announcement at the company’s E3 press conference in the packed Galen Centre in Los Angeles. The …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Exclusive Beatles Rock Band DLC on Xbox Live
Microsoft has announced Xbox Live exclusive downloadable content for The Beatles: Rock Band. The song, All You Need Is Love, will be the first track on offer through Xbox Live, and was announced during Microsoft’s Pre-E3 press conference. The Beatles: Rock Band will be available on multiple platforms worldwide on …
Read More »MICROSOFT: The Beatles kick off E3
In perhaps the highest-profile beginning to an E3 in history, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have appeared on stage at Microsoft’s conference to endorse The Beatles: Rock Band. The music legends told the crowd they thought the game was great” – as the platform holder announced that All You …
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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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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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