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Alan Wake 2 | Games of the Year 2023
Sophie McEvoy formed an unexpected connection with a certain fictional writer in this long-awaited sequel
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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | Games of the Year 2023
Team Reptile's latest title is another point for creative freedom and a strong political message
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Epic's win over Google "spells trouble for app stores"
But lawyers warn this victory is "not a silver bullet" in the fight against Apple, and that full repercussions are years away
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Games of the Year 2023
An adventure so wonderful, James Batchelor is determined not to finish it
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Building House Flipper 2 from the ground up
We talk to Frozen District's Jakub Bujas about following up on the unexpected 2018 hit
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Ustwo's ongoing efforts to support staff's mental health
Ustwo Games' Julie Piedrabuena explains that improved studio wellness requires constant work
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Pikmin 4 | Games of the Year 2023
There were plenty of great games this year, but Brendan Sinclair felt none of the others fit the year quite so perfectly
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Where to get illegally pirated games | This Week in Business
A look at who is allowed to profit off counterfeit games and how the industry goes after everyone else
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The industry will rally soon, says RallyHere head
Hi-Rez president and RallyHere CEO Stewart Chisam says we're seeing a bullwhip effect from COVID and the recovery will begin this quarter
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League of Geeks: "We'll fight till the last breath"
We talk to studio director Trent Kusters as developer cuts off 50% of its workforce after investment falls through, with Jumplight Odyssey's development put on hold indefinitely
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Loot box State of Play 2023: A global update on regulation
Researcher Leon Y. Xiao recaps legislative developments on loot box monetization methods around the world
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Three considerations for improving diverse game narratives and characters
Sweet Baby Inc's Kim Belair offers developers advice on making truly diverse and inclusive narratives that better resonate with audiences
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Speakerhats off to Atari | This Week in Business
Too many big companies cutting staff this year should have followed the example of the most debased brand in gaming
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"The African audience has become global"
An Africa Games Week panel discussed the opportunity for games developed on the continent and dispelled myths around what constitutes African storytelling
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Creating equality at work from play to pay
GapSquare CEO Dr. Zara Nanu explains why the gender pay gap exists and how to fix it
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Overcoming the challenges in Africa's digital creative ecosystem
Research presented at Africa Games Week identified the gaps in the games industry's infrastructure and what would help bring it to the next level
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Atari's re-focus on retro
CEO Wade Rosen explains how the company's recent investments and acquisitions fit into the bigger picture
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Gamescom Latam launching in 2024, merging with BIG Festival
Organisers tell GamesIndustry.biz they expect new partnership will significantly grow international attendance of Brazil event
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PS4 and Xbox One launches underwhelm, but overperform | 10 Years Ago This Month
People were so eager for new consoles they didn't mind waiting a bit longer for games that would justify the purchase
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The must-see sessions of Africa Games Week 2023
Three days of talks, panels, workshops and more will be held in Cape Town, South Africa this week
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Be thankful this didn't happen to you | This Week in Business
The cautionary tale of Red Trigger developer Bold Spirit Game Studio, and a look at ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear's short-lived new job
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Embracer: Human cost of restructure is "significant" but "necessary"
Phil Rogers discusses the group's goals and progress following the dismissal of more than 900 staff
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What's the gaming M&A market like in 2023?
MIGS panel of experts say deals are taking longer, but there's still "plenty of cash" and buyers looking to add
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The indie scene "is not going anywhere" on Xbox – as long as it can thrive
ID@Xbox's Guy Richards discusses the future of the program, while indie studios discuss the benefits it offers and the challenges they face
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Has 2023 been a good year for new games? | This Week in Business
We compare the number of new games on the US Top 10 best-seller charts this year with previous ones and see how the numbers square up with overall industry sales