Next-gen.biz reports that the ongoing Manhunt 2 saga has taken another twist this morning as the Government has come out to defend the BBFCs ruling. A statement in response to an online petition reads: The Government is satisfied with the BBFC’s procedure and with the provisions for appeal, and will …
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[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing returns to tackle the biggest challenges facing games marketers
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
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Government backs Manhunt 2 ban
Next-gen.biz reports that the ongoing Manhunt 2 saga has taken another twist this morning as the Government has come out to defend the BBFCs ruling. A statement in response to an online petition reads: The Government is satisfied with the BBFC’s procedure and with the provisions for appeal, and will …
Read More »Fury to boast Australian Made brand
Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia
Read More »Fury to boast Australian Made brand
Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia
Read More »Partnertrans founders split from UK office
Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm
Read More »Partnertrans founders split from UK office
Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm
Read More »Avalanche unveils new game engine
Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS
Read More »Avalanche unveils new game engine
Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS
Read More »Halo 3 launch event too big for Oxford Street
Microsoft has been forced to shelve any plans for an official Halo 3 midnight launch on Oxford Street due to fears from the local council. However, the platform holder has promised that over 1,000 UK retailers will open their doors at midnight to allow consumers to get their hands on …
Read More »Competition Commission reveals initial findings on Gamestation deal
A new ‘statement of issues’ on the Competition Commission’s website reveals four ‘theories of harm’ and six ways in which the recent acquisition could create a substantial lessening of competition. The four hypothetical ‘theories of harm’ are stated as: (a) An increase in the market power of the merged entity …
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
The Music+Sound Awards have announced the finalists for 2026, globally celebrating the composers, sound designers and wider creative talent whose work is shaping music and sound in gaming.
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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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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