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Chinese regulators warn devs over depictions of morality, gender, and historyChinese regulators warn devs over depictions of morality, gender, and history

"Players can choose to be either good or evil, but we don't think that games should give players this choice."

byChris Kerr, News Editor
Oct 1, 2021
2 Min Read
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Business
EA CFO and COO Blake Jorgensen to depart after a decadeEA CFO and COO Blake Jorgensen to depart after a decade
byChris Kerr
Oct 1, 2021
1 Min Read
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Marketing
GDC 2022 unveils new Open Source Game Dev and 'Future Realities' SummitsGDC 2022 unveils new Open Source Game Dev and 'Future Realities' Summits
byGame Developer
Sep 30, 2021
5 Min Read
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Business
Sony officially acquires Bluepoint Games after accidentally teasing the dealSony officially acquires Bluepoint Games after accidentally teasing the deal
byChris Kerr
Sep 30, 2021
1 Min Read
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Business
Digital Matters is a new UK publisher that wants to offer indies the "AAA treatment"Digital Matters is a new UK publisher that wants to offer indies the "AAA treatment"
byChris Kerr
Sep 30, 2021
1 Min Read
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Nintendo says it has 'no plans' for 4K Switch as dev kit rumors circulateNintendo says it has 'no plans' for 4K Switch as dev kit rumors circulate
byChris Kerr
Sep 30, 2021
2 Min Read
Business
Bungie expands diversity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives to "be better"
Bungie expands diversity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives to "be better"
Sep 30, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Fabrik Games has been acquired by PlayStation-owned studio Firesprite
Fabrik Games has been acquired by PlayStation-owned studio Firesprite
Sep 29, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Outriders dev People Can Fly to create AA titles as part of annual release strategy
Outriders dev People Can Fly to create AA titles as part of annual release strategy
Sep 29, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Netflix acquires Oxenfree developer Night School Studio
Netflix acquires Oxenfree developer Night School Studio
Sep 28, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from New World. A player character stands in a fantasy market, looking up at a statue.
Business
Amazon MMORPG New World sees over 700,000 concurrent players on launch day
Amazon MMORPG New World sees over 700,000 concurrent players on launch day
Sep 28, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
A screenshot from season 8 of Fortnite.
Business
Sweeney wants universal networking, format standards for the metaverse
Sweeney wants universal networking, format standards for the metaverse
Sep 28, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
VR studio Fast Travel Games is stepping into the world of publishing
VR studio Fast Travel Games is stepping into the world of publishing
Sep 28, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Kepler, a new publisher co-owned by devs, has raised $120 million in funding
Kepler, a new publisher co-owned by devs, has raised $120 million in funding
Sep 28, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Activision Blizzard pledges $18M to settle EEOC harassment and discrimination lawsuit
Activision Blizzard pledges $18M to settle EEOC harassment and discrimination lawsuit
Sep 28, 2021
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
A Zenith screenshot. Several player characters stand before a large blue crystal in the center of a cheery, futuristic town.
Business
Ramen VR raises $10 million for VR MMO Zenith: The Last City
Ramen VR raises $10 million for VR MMO Zenith: The Last City
Sep 27, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon, Publisher
Business
GOG warns users over review bombing after Hitman sparks DRM row
GOG warns users over review bombing after Hitman sparks DRM row
Sep 27, 2021
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for Beast Breaker. A sword-wielding mouse stares down an otherworldly-looking Beast.
Design
Beast Breaker is just the beginning for Asher Vollmer's new studio
Beast Breaker is just the beginning for Asher Vollmer's new studio
Sep 27, 2021
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8 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Marketing
UK advertising regulator issues new guidance on in-game purchases
UK advertising regulator issues new guidance on in-game purchases
Sep 24, 2021
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Production
Epic has extended Easy Anti-Cheat support to Linux, Mac, and the Steam Deck
Epic has extended Easy Anti-Cheat support to Linux, Mac, and the Steam Deck
Sep 24, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Production
Microsoft taps Crystal Dynamics to co-develop Perfect Dark reboot
Microsoft taps Crystal Dynamics to co-develop Perfect Dark reboot
Sep 24, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
The teaser image for Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Business
Nintendo shows off new games, new online services, and Chris Pratt as Mario
Nintendo shows off new games, new online services, and Chris Pratt as Mario
Sep 23, 2021
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
key art for Cross Fire
Business
Omdia Analysis: Just how important is intellectual property in China's game market?
Omdia Analysis: Just how important is intellectual property in China's game market?
Sep 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChenyu Cui, Contributor
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Business
Rovio is opening up a new studio in Toronto
Rovio is opening up a new studio in Toronto
Sep 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
The iconic Sega Ikebukuro Gigo arcade in Tokyo has closed for good
The iconic Sega Ikebukuro Gigo arcade in Tokyo has closed for good
Sep 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Sackboy developer Sumo Digital has opened a new studio in Bangalore
Sackboy developer Sumo Digital has opened a new studio in Bangalore
Sep 23, 2021
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art from Fortnite season 8. Several Fortnite characters, and Marvel character Carnage, stand on glowing ruins.
Business
Fortnite won't be back on the App Store until the Epic vs. Apple appeals process ends
Fortnite won't be back on the App Store until the Epic vs. Apple appeals process ends
Sep 22, 2021
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
Amazon Games expands third-party publishing efforts with Glowmade partnership
Amazon Games expands third-party publishing efforts with Glowmade partnership
Sep 22, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Twitch cuts deal with NMPA to better manage copyright violations
Twitch cuts deal with NMPA to better manage copyright violations
Sep 21, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Six characters from Overwatch 2 face the viewer
Business
Overwatch 2's executive producer is leaving Blizzard
Overwatch 2's executive producer is leaving Blizzard
Sep 21, 2021
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byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
The three main characters of Detroit: Become Human look directly at the viewer.
Business
Quantic Dream wins one libel lawsuit, loses another over reporting on alleged misconduct
Quantic Dream wins one libel lawsuit, loses another over reporting on alleged misconduct
Sep 21, 2021
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Business
EA veterans net $3.5 million to create debut project at new studio Fuzzybot
EA veterans net $3.5 million to create debut project at new studio Fuzzybot
Sep 21, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says publisher is complying with misconduct investigations
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says publisher is complying with misconduct investigations
Sep 21, 2021
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Xbox names former IGDA exec director Jen MacLean as GM of creator partnerships
Xbox names former IGDA exec director Jen MacLean as GM of creator partnerships
Sep 21, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Business
Blizzard Entertainment's chief legal officer departs as lawsuits stack up
Blizzard Entertainment's chief legal officer departs as lawsuits stack up
Sep 21, 2021
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byChris Kerr, News Editor

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