In a very rare interview, co-founder of Rockstar Sam Houser has spoken of his respect for EA CEO John Riccitiello – the man who could own the developer’s parent Take Two in a matter of days . Houser called Riccitiello the real deal” and admitted that he ‘showed interest in …
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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…
[Industry news] Curve Games signals growth ambition with major Wyldheart publishing deal
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…
Sega signs up Platinum’s trio
Reports say new Japanese independent by former Capcom execs is working on three titles
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Read More »Konami unveils MGS 4 pre-order initiative
Customers who pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4 will receive the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD, Konami has announced. Metal Gear Saga is a series of seven documentaries that charts the origins and evolution of the Metal Gear series. Konami has also revealed the limited edition collectors package, which comes …
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Read More »Call for papers open for GCAP 08
Asia Pacific conference submissions open until June 6th
Read More »Sony: MMOs will become selling point for PS3
President of Sony Online Entertainment John Smedley believes that PS3′ upcoming slate of MMOs will help distance the console’s offering from that of Xbox 360. Speaking to The Seattle Times, Smedley said that titles such as The Agency would see MMOs become ‘a strong selling point’ for the PS3. Smedley …
Read More »Scottish Government not doing enough to support studios, says CobraMobile
Dundee-based mobile game developer calls for tax breaks and other forms of public funding
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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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[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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