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Installations of Twitch's mobile app hit 22m in the first quarter of 2021, 62% year-over-year from 13.6 million in Q1 2020.
Read More »Twitch app installs hit 22m in Q1 2021, up 62% y/y
Global games market set to generate $175.8bn in 2021, claims Newzoo
This marks the first time in Newzoo’s history that it has forecast the games market to decline – though growth is still on the horizon, with the industry projected to exceed $200bn in 2023
Read More »Ubisoft announces free-to-play entry to The Division franchise
Ubisoft has announced a new entry to The Division franchise, a free-to-play title called Tom Clancy’s The Division: Heartland.
Read More »Australian Government gets serious about games with first ever industry tax break
Other countries will be watching the impact of the tax break on the industry keenly
Read More »Nintendo has record profits in FY2021 – shifts 28.8m Switch units
Given a tumultuous year, digital shift was remarkably slight
Read More »EA acquires Metalhead Software – creators of Super Mega Baseball – as it continues to expand sports roster
"We’re excited to leverage EA’s power and reach to bring our titles to a broader audience"
Read More »Gamescom goes all-digital for 2021 – physical element cancelled
All digital event will still take place in late August
Read More »DEVELOP JOBS – Your last chance to join Creative Assembly, Firesprite, Sharkmob and many more in our June hiring special!
Book before the 14th of May to show your best side to potential candidates in this year's guide
Read More »Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team extends partnership with EPOS
"We are delighted to lend the full force of EPOS' gaming audio expertise to the esports ventures of the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team"
Read More »UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrates Kwalee’s projected £20m investment in its India operations
"I’m delighted that Kwalee is expanding into India to make the most of the opportunities for UK businesses in one of the world’s biggest economies."
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