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Twitch will issue permanent suspensions to abusers on its platform
Investigation is ongoing as Twitch takes additional steps to combat abuse and hate within its communities
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Microsoft makes $250,000 donation for Pride Month
"A dialogue can lead to understanding, and understanding can lead to change," says tech giant
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Industry's abuse problem brought into focus by latest wave of allegations
Less than a year since high profile industry figures named, dozens of streamers, influencers and developers called out for abusive behaviour
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Trump halts H-1B visas through end of year
US president says skilled foreign workers "pose an unusual threat to the employment of American workers" due to COVID-19
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South Australian government extends 10% rebate to its games industry
The production rebate is the first of its kind to be extended to game developers in Australia
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Valve looks to stem tide of racist bots in Team Fortress 2
After months of inaction, Valve quietly works to "mitigate the use of new and free accounts for abusive purposes"
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Too little, too shy: The gaming industry's response to #BLM | Opinion
Gaming companies want to get away with tokens of sympathy for #BlackLivesMatter -- Don't let them
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Developers remove games from Steam over Valve's Black Lives Matter silence
Update: Valve confirms it is committed to sponsor the Game Devs of Color Expo
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Itch.io Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality finishes with $8.1m raised
Over 810,000 people purchased the bundle, which contained more than 1,700 games
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Riot Games exec Ron Johnson resigns following inflammatory George Floyd Facebook post
Johnson exercised "really poor judgement" says Riot CEO Nicolo Laurent
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Games industry speaks out in support of black communities amid violence in US
Microsoft, Sony, and Riot Games among those advocating for the unheard as riots and police brutality rock US cities
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Gaming's lost boys embrace their inner censor | Opinion
The Last of Us 2 attracts reactionary fury for depicting diversity -- and the erstwhile free speech warriors now find themselves cheering for government censorship
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Spanish game devs to benefit from €20m in government finance
Culture industries hit by COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financing on "beneficial" terms
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Coronavirus-themed game pulled from Steam in China
Coronavirus Attack developed in protest against Chinese government
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UK developers work with government to fight COVID-19
King, Rebellion, and Codemasters to include "Stay At Home, Stay Safe" messaging in their games
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TIGA calls for increased game tax credits due to COVID-19
Ten proposals submitted to UK chancellor include worker safety nets, rent relief, increased testing
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Mojang and EA cancel live events in response to COVID-19
Minecraft Festival cancellation joined by Apex Legends and FIFA 20 esport events
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COVID-19: Bungie activates remote work policy
"This includes delivering on our current content plans, the maintenance and upkeep of Destiny 2, as well as continuing development of the game," says Destiny 2 developer
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ESA's Game Generation leads us down a dark path of denial | Opinion
Amid threats of regulation, the games industry still fails to recognise the importance of honesty and transparency
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APA reaffirms stance on video games and violent behaviour
"Attributing violence to video gaming is not scientifically sound and draws attention away from other factors," says APA president
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Panic Art Studios CEO posts racist remarks on Twitter
Elias Viglione describes outburst as "moment of temporary insanity"
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Boston mayor petitions Sony to reconsider PAX East withdrawal
Mayor Marty Walsh says gaming giant should be “motivated by facts, not fear" as COVID-19 breeds anti-Chinese sentiment
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New legal counsel takes over class action lawsuit against Riot Games
Update: Riot responds, adding that it will defend itself from "false narratives and unfair claims"
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Italian trade body rebrands to IIDEA
AESVI looks towards international recognition as Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: The curious case of Tim Sweeney's keynote
What was the Epic CEO trying to say at DICE, how significant is Geoff Keighley's departure from E3, and which IP should Disney adapt next?