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Pokémon Let's Go smashes first-week Switch sales records at 3m units worldwide
Series' return to Kanto a massive hit, outperforming Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey
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Creative industries contribute almost £92bn to UK economy
Government statistics show games, film, TV, music and more account for more than £250 million per day
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On Ubisoft's pandering to unreasonable players
Ubisoft's decision to reverse minor aesthetic changes in Rainbow Six Siege sets an unwanted - and unnecessary - new precedent
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Virtual Reality in 2018, with Resolution's Tommy Palm
Download our latest episode now, as we discuss whether it's viable to build a business around VR
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Niantic working with United Nations to promote tourism through its games
New partnership will Pokémon Go and Ingress events built around local culture and history
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Radiant Worlds relocates as Rebellion Warwick transition completes
Oliver Twins' studio now in new premises purchased by parent following acquisition earlier this year
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Battlefield V: Critical Consensus
EA's latest blockbuster receives mixed reviews over scattered content launches and tonal inconsistencies
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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
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Oculus now part of Facebook Technologies
But social network says this will have “no change or impact on the Oculus brand or business”
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Star Citizen crowdfunding has passed $200m
Chris Roberts reports the game now has backers in 171 countries, has smashed all crowdfunding records
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Valve under fire for 'greedy' Artifact monetisation system
Developer introducing new features during the game's beta to alleviate some concerns
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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
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Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver shuts down
Tekken mobile developer down to skeleton crew as publisher dismisses majority of staff
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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'
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Supercell invests €5m in Apple Watch dev Everywear Games
Clash of Clans studio supports fellow Finnish games firm as it shifts towards mobile
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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
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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”
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ESA unconcerned by Sony abandoning E3
Microsoft and Nintendo both on board for 2019 trade show, which will expand beyond Los Angeles Convention Centre
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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
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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
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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
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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
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THQ Nordic's net sales up 1,403% to $139.5m
Re-releases and Deep Silver titles drive record performance for publisher
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THQ Nordic acquires Bugbear Entertainment and Coffee Stain studios
Wreckfest and Goat Simulator developers brought into the fold of growing publisher
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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"