In a few short years, the game UI market has consolidating to offer standardised tools at a reasonable price. Develop asks: Who says capitalism doesnâ??t work?â?¦
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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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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
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
Games Impact – Part 1
The Games Up campaign has filed its data with the Government pushing forward the case for a UK games industry tax break - and we've got the full report available to read here online. Part one offers an executive summary of the results of the researchâ?¦
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The Games Up campaign has filed its data with the Government pushing forward the case for a UK games industry tax break - and we've got the full report available to read here online. Part one looks at the development sector's employment recordâ?¦
Read More »Games Impact – Part 3
The Games Up campaign has filed its data with the Government pushing forward the case for a UK games industry tax break - and we've got the full report available to read here online. Part three looks at links with other markets and the indirect impact the market hasâ?¦
Read More »Games Impact – Part 4
The Games Up campaign has filed its data with the Government pushing forward the case for a UK games industry tax break - and we've got the full report available to read here online. Part four looks at the wider impact games have on the economyâ?¦
Read More »Government must intervene to prevent ‘potential UK market failure’
Games Up files formal report with the government, concluding that a 20 per cent tax credit is needed to support developers
Read More »Games Impact – Part 5
The Games Up campaign has filed its data with the Government pushing forward the case for a UK games industry tax break - and we've got the full report available to read here online. Part five offers alternative growth scenarios for the industry and conclusions from the researchâ?¦
Read More »Unity CEO: Windows editor support will “at least triple sales”
David Helgason tells us what's new with Unity 3D, and what's planned for the future
Read More »Submissions open for 2009 ELANs
Canadian game, animation and VFX awards opens eligibility worldwide
Read More »GAME primed to take on GameStop in Euro battleground
GameStop’s acquisition of French market leader Micromania hasn’t affected GAME Group’s ambitions in Europe, insists GAME CEO Lisa Morgan. GameStop’s acquisition saw the balance of power in European games retail shift as the US giant snapped up an extra 332 outlets in France, increasing its European store count to 1,077. …
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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] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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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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[Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

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