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Blizzard backlash escalates following Hong Kong supporter ban
US senators, Blizzard employees and Hearthstone communities decry developer's attempt to avoid controversy with China
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NHS targets gaming addiction with new specialist clinic
"Compulsive gaming and social media and internet addiction is a problem that is not going to go away when they play such a key part in modern life," says mental health director
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Epic Games faces class action lawsuit in Canada over "Fortnite addiction"
Developer failed to adequately warn of game's dangers, alleges lawsuit
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The UK games industry is at a regulatory crossroads | Opinion
Harbottle & Lewis' Kostya Lobov breaks down the potential impact of various government initiatives and investigations
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US reportedly considering restrictions on investments in China
Latest discussions in ongoing trade war still said to be in early stages
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Can game makers rise to meet the challenge of climate change?
Activists and experts talk about the UN Playing for the Planet Alliance, and what more needs to be done
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PlayStation, Xbox, Stadia and more sign up to United Nations climate change initiative
Platform holders pledge to save the planet with carbon neutral Xbox units and low-power suspension mode for PlayStation 5
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Anti-bullying advocates assess what's wrong in games
There's a cultural problem that isn't going to fix itself overnight, but behaviours can and do change with the right support
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: A Turning Point For Loot Boxes?
Haydn and Brendan discuss the potential consequences of recommendations that the UK government introduces regulation
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BetaDwarf raises $6.6m to develop new loneliness-busting genre
Danish developer cites rise in loneliness around the world, looks to "invest aggressively" in friendship game
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PewDiePie pulls $50,000 pledge to Jewish anti-hate group
"I made the mistake of picking a charity I was advised [to] instead of picking a charity I'm personally passionate about," says popular YouTuber
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Electronic Arts responds to DCMS committee calls for loot box regulation
Publisher "doesn't agree with all conclusions" but will continue dialogue with UK government
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Parliamentary committee recommends banning loot box sales to children
Report proposes industry tax to fund research into the harmful effects of gaming, slams "wilfully obtuse" industry representatives
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Gears 5: Teaching an old COG new tricks
Campaign designer Matt Searcy on balancing the old and new of an ageing franchise
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Multiplay founder Craig Fletcher running for Parliament
Stopping a no-deal Brexit is top priority for the Liberal Democrat candidate for Romsey and Southampton North
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Home Office confirms games roles will be added to UK occupation shortage list
Migration Advisory Committee's industry-informed recommendations have been approved
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UK regulatory roundup: Where we are and what lies ahead
Harbottle & Lewis on four imminent developments that will impact the games industry in the UK and Europe
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Nexon Korea union holds demonstration one year after formation
South Korea's first games industry union demands job security, protests restructuring
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Yves Guillemot on the thin line between politics and entertainment
Ubisoft CEO speaks about the difficulty of tackling sensitive real-world issues while running a multi-billion dollar entertainment firm
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Industry needs to sit up and take notice following abuse allegations | Opinion
BECTU boss Philippa Childs puts forward six recommendations to combat industry abuse problem
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NBA 2K20 trailer sells the thrill of gambling | Opinion
The lurid online casino is wilfully shortsighted at a precarious time for the industry
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Steam no longer allowing payments in Argentinian pesos
Storefront error cites "government laws," but currency depreciation may be at the heart of payment block
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Survey highlights culture of overwork and toxicity in UK games industry
Entertainment union boss describes results as "damning indictment" of industry's problems
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The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Is this podcast 'political'?
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses Nintendo's struggles with mobile
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Ubisoft on politics in games: "We know we're not taking it far enough"
Editorial VP Tommy François says he wants future games to better represent multiple viewpoints on the world