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Carlyle Group reportedly considering sale of Jagex
RuneScape developer could be valued as much as £1 billion
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The non-endemics trying to break into games | This Week In Business
Following the recent warning from former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden, we take a look at the biggest non-games companies trying to drop the 'non-'
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Google now testing Playables gaming feature on YouTube
New tech will enable users to play games via video platform through browsers or mobile app
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Shawn Layden issues warning about non-endemics breaking into games
But former PlayStation boss is hopeful games businesses can disrupt itself before the likes of Google and Amazon
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 development now handled by The Chinese Room
Paradox Interactive aiming to release action RPG sequel in autumn 2024
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SAG-AFTRA to vote on potential strike for video game actors
Strike authorisation vote comes as union bargains over wages and protection against AI
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Phil Spencer: Xbox needs mobile to thrive - and that includes streaming Starfield
Xbox boss discusses the need for AAA hits on smart devices as Microsoft continues to expand beyond consoles
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European market report: Growing revenues, growing workforce and older gamers
Video games generated €24.5 billion in 2022 with higher unit sales, 110,000 games workers across ten markets
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New Microsoft-Activision deal under UK investigation as cloud gaming rights sold to Ubisoft
Competition and Markets Authority aiming to make decision on modified transaction by October 18
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Charles Martinet stepping down as the voice of Mario
Long-serving voice actor will now work with Nintendo as Mario Ambassador
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Remote Control Productions and Auctus Capital Partners form new group Prestiged
New entity aims to become a leading group for European games companies
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Treyarch's David Vonderhaar departs after 18 years
Call of Duty studio design director is now working on an undisclosed project
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Embracer on collapsed $2bn deal: "We have put this behind us"
But group says partnership with unnamed company may be possible again in future
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Must-see sessions at Devcom 2023
As the industry prepares to descend upon Cologne, check out the highlights of next week's developer conference
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Can Xbox strike the right balance with its new enforcement system? | Microcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses the questions raised by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 completes crucial year-end release slate
Activision's promises "blockbuster sequel" as console firms look for Q4 boost
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G/O Media reportedly fires Kotaku editor-in-chief Patricia Hernandez
Outgoing chief criticises management, will now focus on freelance writing
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Activision Blizzard drops lawsuit against TikTok user
Publisher originally sued Anthony 'The Needle Drop' Fantano over the rights to use a sample of his voice
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Epic also appeals to US Supreme Court in legal battle against Apple
Fortnite maker urges highest court to lift the pause against Apple's anti-steering techniques
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How men can help stamp out harassment of women in games
Ashley Blake, Anya Combs and Chantal Ryan offer advice on how to identify and avoid predatory behaviour
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Xbox Q4 revenues flat as hardware drops 13%
Gaming content and services revenues up 5%, thanks to third-party titles and Game Pass
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How to make your company economically sustainable
Creative agency Yrs Truly's founder MJ Widomska tells us how businesses can ensure long-term success by applying sustainability beyond being environmentally responsible
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Psygnosis veteran and Denton Designs co-founder John Gibson has died
Gibson spent more than 20 years as a programmer for PlayStation games, including MotorStorm and Driveclub
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Microsoft and Activision urge FTC to drop its legal challenge before August hearing
Update: FTC suspends its in-house administrative challenge