All Microsoft events will be "digital-first" until August 2021 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Updated: COVID-19 concerns drive company to scrap physical events for over a year Tags GamesIndustry
Japanese ratings board stops assigning ratings 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Due to pandemic, CERO won't be assessing games or accepting submissions for at least a month Tags GamesIndustry
"People are returning, and buying new stuff -- that never happened before in VR" 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Last year brought the next generation of VR hardware, says Ndreams' Patrick O'Luanaigh, and 2020 will see the same revolution in VR software Tags GamesIndustry
Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Critical Consensus 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Critics praise this impressive but bloated reimagining of the iconic RPG Tags GamesIndustry
The Last of Us Part 2, Iron Man VR delayed "indefinitely" 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Update: PlayStation issues automatic refunds for digital pre-orders of both games Tags GamesIndustry
Electronic Arts pledges at least $2m in match-funded support for COVID-19 relief 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Staff around the world lead grassroots efforts to support local frontline workers and relief organisations Tags GamesIndustry
SteelSeries acquires Nahimic 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Accessories firm will use new subsidiary's expertise to improve its proprietary audio engine Tags GamesIndustry
Industry launches #PlayApartTogether in fight against COVID-19 pandemic 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Update: Over 50 companies now using their platforms to spread key messages, organisers in talks 70 more Tags GamesIndustry
A pandemic proved that esports is more vital than ever for entertainment | Opinion 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry As the last sport left standing, esports is in a position to rally fans, new users, and curious onlookers Tags GamesIndustry
Gaming hours, spend, digital purchases up as COVID-19 keeps players inside 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Nielsen: 29% of gamers in the US say they're playing online with friends more often Tags GamesIndustry
Slush cancels November 2020 event 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Organizers drop this year's conference in Helsinki, will look for new ways to support startups struggling due to pandemic Tags GamesIndustry
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Platform Holders and the Pandemic 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Latest episode discusses The Last of Us delay, Xbox's next-gen launch plans, and Nintendo's rumoured Mario collection Tags GamesIndustry
Retro console Amico receives 10,000 pre-sales in one week 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Upcoming console from Intellivision Entertainment also sells over 100,000 to major retailers ahead of October launch Tags GamesIndustry
Berlin studio Starberry raises €1.3m in seed funding 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry ByFounder and Play Ventures both invested in the Idle Coffee Corp developer Tags GamesIndustry
UK developers work with government to fight COVID-19 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry King, Rebellion, and Codemasters to include "Stay At Home, Stay Safe" messaging in their games Tags GamesIndustry
Who owns your video game? 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry An issue between the NFTS and its students has raised questions about IP ownership -- Sheridans' Tim Davies is here to help Tags GamesIndustry
Football Manager offers free in-game ads for mental health charities 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Sports Interactive will help organisations spread their message and support through popular game during COVID-19 crisis Tags GamesIndustry
Cooking Mama dev shuts down rumours of Switch version mining cryptocurrency 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Studio says blockchain was never a feature, is "frustrated" by distribution problems Tags GamesIndustry
GameDev.World raised more than $80,000 for GDC Relief Fund 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Livestreamed event plus indie games bundle helped encourage donations towards developers affected by GDC's postponement Tags GamesIndustry
GameStop ordered to close Boston store after violating lockdown 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Retailer issued a nuisance order, staff had been serving shoppers through the door with hands wrapped in plastic bags Tags GamesIndustry
Changing the shape of arcade controls 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Campervan Games' Matthew Deline shares a vision of accessibility and physicality for his arcade cabinet, Shape Arcade Tags GamesIndustry
The ESA sets dates for E3 2021 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry A "reimagined" showcase will take place June 15 to 17, 2021 Tags GamesIndustry
IGN to host Summer of Gaming digital event in June 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Outlet partners with publishers including 2K, Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, Google, Devolver, others Tags GamesIndustry
Bonuses: Gaming's second favorite surprise mechanic | Opinion 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Developers can push themselves to extremes in the hopes of a big payday, but there's no guarantee success will be rewarded Tags GamesIndustry
After the lockdown: China studios on returning to work 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Chinese developers share lessons learned from remote working and their efforts to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 Tags GamesIndustry
Microsoft: Staggered launch would "hurt" Xbox Series X 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Phil Spencer wants to keep global rollout for new console in the face of COVID-19 pressures Tags GamesIndustry
Tin Giant sues Atari for unpaid work on VCS console 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Xbox architect Rob Wyatt accuses Atari of breach of contract and defamation Tags GamesIndustry
Coronavirus reportedly delays Amazon's game streaming service Project Tempo into 2021 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry But internet giant will release first original IP Crucible next month, interactive casual games for Twitch in the summer Tags GamesIndustry
Quarantine questions for the streaming future | Opinion 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry The games industry has pinned its future to fast broadband infrastructure -- but as the world self-isolates, the risks of those choices become clear Tags GamesIndustry
Outer Wilds wins best game, original IP, and design at 2020 BAFTA Game Awards 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Disco Elysium also takes home three honors for best narrative, music, and debut Tags GamesIndustry
Game X Change remains open despite COVID-19, sends workers debunked health advice 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Employees report store has also failed to provide stores with cleaning and safety supplies Tags GamesIndustry
USC Games Expo to proceed with all-digital event 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Games showcase for student, faculty, and alumni work to take place May 12 Tags GamesIndustry
Twitch breaks 3b total hours watched in a single quarter for the first time 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming all see lifts in hours watched, though Mixer continues downward trend Tags GamesIndustry
Tencent sues tech company for putting its games on rival cloud service without permission 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry League of Legends, CrossFire, and Dungeon Fighter Online allegedly made available without Tencent's permission Tags GamesIndustry
Mobile games spending expected to see minimal impact from COVID-19 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Sensor Tower: Spending expected to reach $72b in 2020, near $100b by 2024 Tags GamesIndustry
Sea of Thieves coming to Steam soon 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Will feature full cross-play with Windows 10 and Xbox One versions, exact release date to be announced Tags GamesIndustry
Lightheart Entertainment closes €1.3m seed round 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Funding from Galaxy Interactive will be used for the global rollout of mobile title Mr Autofire Tags GamesIndustry
Demiurge co-founder buys the studio back from Sega 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Original CEO Albert Reed wants the Marvel Puzzle Quest developer to return to supporting work on AAA titles Tags GamesIndustry
Third internal Kalypso studio revealed as Claymore Game Studios 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Claymore is based in Darmstadt, Germany, and is working on the first new Commandos game in 14 years Tags GamesIndustry
Fundamentally Games raises seed funding to create new live operations division 4 years 1 month ago Link GamesIndustry Investment round led by Premiere Capital and Authentic Media Group, enables company to support studios with live service games Tags GamesIndustry