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"Double Eleven is constantly looking for better ways to work during the COVID crisis"
Read More »How Double Eleven fosters a nurturing environment for mental health and wellbeing amidst a pandemic
With E3 cancelled, what does a year in games look like without major events – who will suffer and who will thrive?
The cancellation of gaming’s biggest show will hit those who can least afford it the most
Read More »Safeguarding players should be our top priority – because it is the right thing to do.
The UK video games industry is economically important. Games themselves can bring enjoyment and promote psychological benefits. Games can be used for education, training and business as well as for fun. However, in recent months concerns have been expressed about excessive play, game mechanics and online harms. The House of …
Read More »Is Half-Life: Alyx too little too late for VR?
We've been rather busy in your absence, Mister Freeman.
Read More »Opinion: How to achieve global gaming success with localisation
"What is acceptable, appropriate and enjoyable can vastly vary depending on players’ cultural identity."
Read More »We should not let the Mirror’s Fortnite headline distract us from a conversation about gaming addiction
Tabloid attacks are often sensationalised, but addiction is a real concern to many gamers
Read More »Rosa Carbo-Mascarell: ‘Why do some people in the games industry still doubt their ability to affect change?’
Games for the Many's co-founder Rosa Carbo-Mascarell on how the far-reaching influence of the industry could be used for good
Read More »I spent most of my childhood buying loot boxes
Loot boxes, eh? Who'd have 'em? Jem Alexander reminisces back to a time when everything the light touched was a loot box. And he turned out alright in the end. Mostly.
Read More »Mike Bithell on the UK games industry and keeping a stiff upper lip
The only thing permanent about the British games industry is its inpermanence, says indie developer Mike Bithell.
Read More »What Drives The Difference Between Games And VR?
Lead developer at REWIND, Sam Birley, discusses how consumer expectation and technology don't always go hand in hand
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