News 2 Milly, Scrubs' Donald Faison accuse Fortnite of stealing dance moves “I don't want to even bash them for all the millions… I just feel like I have to protect what's mine,” says rapper Nov. 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News Oculus now part of Facebook Technologies But social network says this will have “no change or impact on the Oculus brand or business” Nov. 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News Star Citizen crowdfunding has passed $200m Chris Roberts reports the game now has backers in 171 countries, has smashed all crowdfunding records Nov. 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News Valve under fire for 'greedy' Artifact monetisation system Developer introducing new features during the game's beta to alleviate some concerns Nov. 19, 2018 James Batchelor 2 comments
News Paradox taking control of White Wolf after Vampire: The Masquerade LGBTQ+ controversy Tabletop dev will “no longer function as a separate entity” after “crude and disrespectful” use of Chechnya's anti-gay purges Nov. 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver shuts down Tekken mobile developer down to skeleton crew as publisher dismisses majority of staff Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor 1 comment
Feature Mythical Games will “usher in a shift in player behaviour” with blockchain platform Start-up formed by ex-Activision and Blizzard execs raises $16 million towards platform for 'player-owned economies' Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor
News Supercell invests €5m in Apple Watch dev Everywear Games Clash of Clans studio supports fellow Finnish games firm as it shifts towards mobile Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor
News Battlefield V delay triggers EA share plummet, hedge fund exodus Activision and Take-Two's stocks also take a hit in turbulent and competitive Q4 Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor 1 comment
News Ubisoft: “Loot crates have been a huge boon for the gaming industry” Publisher representative defends Trials microtransactions, saying “If player players didn't buy them, they would not be added in future” Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor
News ESA unconcerned by Sony abandoning E3 Microsoft and Nintendo both on board for 2019 trade show, which will expand beyond Los Angeles Convention Centre Nov. 16, 2018 James Batchelor
News Brexit draft agreement “not ideal” for UK games industry Trade bodies and other industry organisations warn of further uncertainty following Prime Minister's proposed withdrawal deal Nov. 15, 2018 James Batchelor 1 comment
Feature Gameloft: You don't have to be No.1 to be No.1 on mobile Publisher discusses how catering to different audiences has enabled it to stay on top in the competitive smartphone market Nov. 15, 2018 James Batchelor
News NetEase: Anti-addiction measures “should not only be focused on online games” But Chinese publisher supports ongoing efforts to restrict screen time for young children Nov. 15, 2018 James Batchelor
News Cryptocurrency is “not for start-ups anymore” Reality Gaming Group co-founder Tony Pearce warns that the costs around Initial Coin Offerings have skyrocketed in the last year Nov. 14, 2018 James Batchelor
News THQ Nordic's net sales up 1,403% to $139.5m Re-releases and Deep Silver titles drive record performance for publisher Nov. 14, 2018 James Batchelor
News THQ Nordic acquires Bugbear Entertainment and Coffee Stain studios Wreckfest and Goat Simulator developers brought into the fold of growing publisher Nov. 14, 2018 James Batchelor
News UK government responds to industry's Brexit fears “The video games sector plays an important part in the UK's creative industries and we are listening to concerns" Nov. 13, 2018 James Batchelor 3 comments
News £80m Creative Industries Clusters Programme launches to fund new R&D projects Abertay University representing video games in new initiative by Arts and Humanities Research Council Nov. 13, 2018 James Batchelor
News The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Counting on cryptocurrency, with Reality Clash Download our latest episode, reflecting on a tumultuous year for the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency Nov. 12, 2018 James Batchelor
News YouTube backtracks ban on YouTuber who assaulted Red Dead suffragette Controversial clips restored but now age restricted, deletion blamed on misinterpretation of guidelines Nov. 9, 2018 James Batchelor 3 comments
News Activision Blizzard shares drop a further 11 per cent Weaker-than-expected results and dips in engagement worry shareholders Nov. 9, 2018 James Batchelor
Feature The many merchandising methods of Activision The publisher's Philippe Bost discusses how game brands from Overwatch to Crash Bandicoot are shaking up the licensing industry Nov. 8, 2018 James Batchelor
News Profits dip at GAME but cost savings reduce losses Retailer remains “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead as Belong strategy continues to develop Nov. 8, 2018 James Batchelor
News DeNA bringing Tencent's Arena of Valor to Japan Mobile specialist will handle operational support, marketing and localisation for the region Nov. 7, 2018 James Batchelor