The German rating board USK has declined to grant a rating to Codematers’ upcoming next-gen horror title Clive Barker’s Jericho, effectively banning it from sale in the region. However, Codemasters has confirmed that it will not change the artistic vision” of the game in an effort to reverse the decision. …
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Codies wont edit Jericho following German ban
The German rating board USK has declined to grant a rating to Codematers’ upcoming next-gen horror title Clive Barker’s Jericho, effectively banning it from sale in the region. However, Codemasters has confirmed that it will not change the artistic vision” of the game in an effort to reverse the decision. …
Read More »Babel launches recruitment drive
MCV sister site Develop reports that localisation and testing company Babel Media continues to grow at an impressive rate, with it currently looking to recruit 150 staff across its Brighton and Montreal offices. The Montreal facility wants to add 100 new functionality testers to work in Babel’s test labs, while …
Read More »Babel launches recruitment drive
MCV sister site Develop reports that localisation and testing company Babel Media continues to grow at an impressive rate, with it currently looking to recruit 150 staff across its Brighton and Montreal offices. The Montreal facility wants to add 100 new functionality testers to work in Babel’s test labs, while …
Read More »Activision acquires Bizarre Creations
Activision has bought UK-based Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations for an undisclosed fee. Activision continues to grow and drive greater value for our shareholders by broadening our portfolio and entering new gaming categories with strong global appeal,” Activision chairman and CEO Robert Kotick stated. Bizarre Creations is the leading …
Read More »Activision acquires Bizarre Creations
Activision has bought UK-based Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations for an undisclosed fee. Activision continues to grow and drive greater value for our shareholders by broadening our portfolio and entering new gaming categories with strong global appeal,” Activision chairman and CEO Robert Kotick stated. Bizarre Creations is the leading …
Read More »Activision buys Bizarre
Project Gotham developer snapped up by US publishing giant
Read More »Activision buys Bizarre
Project Gotham developer snapped up by US publishing giant
Read More »Firebrand opens Florida office
Glasgow-based developer targeting the US market
Read More »Firebrand opens Florida office
Glasgow-based developer targeting the US market
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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