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Users of Microsoft's homebrew initiative get access to GarageGames' C# drag and drop engine
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5 days ago
[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…
7 days ago
[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…
1 week ago
[Industry news] Competition to join Indie Stars at Game Republic New Horizons in October
Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…
1 week ago
[Industry news] GTA creators reunite for landmark Scottish games industry event
The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a…
1 week ago
Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, with the prestigiou…
Paleo licences CryEngine 2
New FPS called Merchants of Brooklyn to be powered by Crytek's middleware
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Mirror's Edge to move away from Battlefield with first person adventure gameplay
Read More »Another dev deal for Gamecock
Indie publisher signs TimeGate for Section 8
Read More »Early rises at Microsoft to bridge PC/console gap
MS' casual games and XBLA man Chris Early promoted to Games For Windows role
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Sony Worldwide Studios Europe to collaborate with Quantic Dream
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Sponsored Xbox 360 Achievements to feature in NCAA ‘08
Read More »Manhunt 2 ban erodes civil liberties
I find myself in a rather unique position as I’ve played Manhunt 2 and I really don’t like it that much. However, having mulled over this now for a while, I vehemently disagree with the BBFC’s decision to refuse certification. The reason I don’t like the game so much is …
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Xbox Live Marketplace to host E3 2007 content
Read More »$12m funding boost for Emergent
Investment deal spurs corporate reorganisation with closure of smaller R&D office
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[Industry news] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” goes on an international tour in 2027
Following an initial run of sold-out concerts across France and Europe (Seine Musicale, Eventim Apollo…), met with an enthusiastic response from audiences, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” is entering an exciting new chapter. Led by composer Lorien Testard, vocalist Alice Duport-Percier and Orchestre Curieux, the official concert dedicated to the game’s original soundtrack will tour France, Europe and the United States 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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[Industry news] ZBD Launches Complete Payments Stack Built for Games
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[Industry News] 80% of Western game developers plan to launch title in China
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, …
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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!
