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Pokémon Go finally coming to China, courtesy of NetEase
Niantic signs partnership with Chinese publisher, location-based phenomenon to launch in second half of 2018
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World Health Organisation recognises 'gaming disorder' as disease
First draft of upcoming compendium revision, if approved, warns of "significant impairment" in personal, family and social life
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Nintendo forecasts 37m Switch sales by April 2019
Meanwhile console nears 3.3 units in Japan, breaking region's first-year sales record
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Game of the Year 2017
Final episode of the year available to download now, reflecting on our favourite games from the past 12 months
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GamesIndustry.biz presents... The Year In Numbers 2017
We present everything you need to know about the global market value, the biggest platforms, the hottest games and more
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Jobs Roundup: Ustwo names new global CEO
Elsewhere, Riot hires Wargaming esports boss, Craig Fletcher leaves Multiplay and Interior Night welcomes Sony devs
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Microsoft promises transparency in sexual harassment cases
Xbox platform holder will eliminate forced arbitration agreements in an effort to stop serial offenders
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China blocks Steam Community features
But games marketplace remains open for users to buy and play new titles
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Nintendo leads games industry figureheads' 2017 highlights
Also, Red Dead Redemption 2 (and various sporting victories) on execs' 2018 Most Anticipated list
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PS4 took half of all UK physical game sales in 2017
First year on record where a single console has accounted for more than 50% of the market
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Voice acting, with the stars of Assassin's Creed Origins
The talent behind Bayek, Aya and Cleopatra shares their experiences of bringing games characters to life
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Chet Faliszek's AI-powered tactical shooter (that's not about shooting)
The Valve writer discusses why he joined Bossa and how he wants players to tell their own stories
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Patreon raises user fees to stabilise creator payouts
UPDATE: Crowdfunding platform decides not to add $0.35 service charge after creators begin to lose subscribers
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Power Rangers Legacy Wars dev nWay receives $11m investment
March Capital Partners and Ridge Ventures pour new funds into mobile studio
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Crytek sues Star Citizen developers
Alleges Cloud Imperium is still using CryEngine, but studio will "defend vigourously" against "meritless lawsuit"
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Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene calls for better IP protection in games
PUBG creator laments the lack of deterrents for copycats, says clones stifle innovation
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David Helgason invests in Raw Fury as indie publisher raises $600,000
Company also enables staff to take stakes in the business, plans to use funds to increase console releases
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Red Kite: Work-for-hire removes the risk from your own IP
CEO Simon Iwaniszak discusses the highs and lows of co-development as his studio unveils Hollowpoint
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Video game prices contribute to UK inflation
Rising prices of recreational and cultural goods and services drives highest CPI since 2012
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Harry Potter and the publisher's casual vacancy
Jam City tells us how its Hogwarts RPG will help Warner Bros finally attract the masses on mobile
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Jobs Roundup: New Roblox trio to push for greater diversity
Meanwhile, Netflix's Witcher show gains a showrunner and Dots loses its CEO
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Apple introduces pre-orders to App Store
Developers will now be able to sell mobile games to iOS users up to three months before launch
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Former employee sues Crytek Istanbul
Head of game operations laid off in October, still waiting on severance pay
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Call of Duty: World War II longest-running UK No.1 since 2015
Activision Blizzard's latest shooter rack up sixth consecutive week in the top spot