What was the thinking behind the new identity?Chris Peacock: The industry has been evolving for many years and it has had a major effect on distribution. Gem have over 23 years’ experience in supplying UK retail. However we have changed significantly over the years to grow with the demands of …
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[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…
[Industry news] Appcharge Appoints Gaming Veteran Bernard Kim to Advisory Board
Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) payments platform for mobile game publishers, today …
Gem’s evolution
What was the thinking behind the new identity?Chris Peacock: The industry has been evolving for many years and it has had a major effect on distribution. Gem have over 23 years’ experience in supplying UK retail. However we have changed significantly over the years to grow with the demands of …
Read More »Win Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …
Read More »Win Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …
Read More »Square Enix: ‘It’s crucial for us to expand globally’
CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals
Read More »Square Enix: ‘It’s crucial for us to expand globally’
CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals
Read More »Next-gen analysis
At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …
Read More »Next-gen analysis
At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …
Read More »Activision: Well drive rivals crazy
Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …
Read More »Activision: Well drive rivals crazy
Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …
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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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