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Sanrio Launches In-House Gaming Division, Sanrio Games
Sanrio, the renowned creator of Hello Kitty, has unveiled its new self-publishing gaming brand, Sanrio Games, with plans to develop and release ten games over the course of the next three years. Several titles are reportedly already in development or pre-production stages, according to Bloomberg. The inaugural game, Sanrio Party Land, is slated for release in autumn 2026 for the Nintendo Switch a…
April 21, 2026, 9:51 a.m.
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Toei Company Introduces Toei Games Publishing Label
Toei, a prominent Japanese entertainment company, has launched Toei Games, its in-house publishing arm. The goal is to establish the games business as a key pillar, complementing the company's existing film, television, and events divisions. Initially, Toei Games will release titles on Steam, marking its entry into the PC gaming market, with plans to expand to home consoles such as the Nintendo S…
April 21, 2026, 7:57 a.m.
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PlayStation Introduces Age Verification in the UK and Ireland
Sony has initiated the rollout of age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland, in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act. Currently, age verification is voluntary but will become compulsory from June 2026, as indicated on the official support page. Failure to verify age may result in limited access to communication features, including voice and text chat, messaging, and conte…
April 21, 2026, 7:02 a.m.
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Advance Sales of Forza Horizon 6 Reach 500,000 on Steam Ahead of Release
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April 20, 2026, 7:50 p.m.
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BAFTA Makes Last-Minute Decision to Pull Indie Game Trailer from 2026 Awards Ceremony
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has cited a 'compliance decision' as the reason for removing an independent game trailer from the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. In a LinkedIn post, developer Alyx Jones discussed the incident, stating that they received a phone call informing them that the trailer for their game, The Quiet Things, had been pulled while en route to the nominees'…
April 20, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
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Kotaku Expands Team with Senior Reporter Rebekah Valentine Under New Ownership
The renowned gaming media outlet Kotaku has welcomed Rebekah Valentine as its new Senior Reporter, marking the first major appointment since its acquisition by Keleops Media in July 2025. This hiring decision is part of the site's expansion plans, driven by its rapid growth under new ownership. Valentine brings her experience from previous roles at IGN and GamesIndustry.biz. Managing Director Myl…
April 20, 2026, 6:22 p.m.
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Windrose Sails Past 1 Million Copies Sold in Under a Week
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April 20, 2026, 4:54 p.m.
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April 2026 Jobs Roundup: Frederik Hammes Takes the Helm at Gamescom Organizer
Staying on top of the latest appointments and departures in the games industry can be a challenge, which is why we compile the key updates in our regular roundups. If your company has recent appointments or transitions to share, please send the details to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. Frederik Hammes has been named managing director of Game Events GmbH, the company behind Gamescom, replacing Stepha…
April 20, 2026, 2:06 p.m.
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Nordic Game 2026 Unveils Masterclass Friday Speaker Lineup
The organizers of Nordic Game 2026 have announced the lineup of speakers for the Masterclass Friday program. The mentor group Mighty Diamonds will host and curate the event, which will feature full-day workshops and expert-led sessions covering four key areas of game development: design, art, business, and narrative. This year's lineup includes notable industry professionals such as Christoffer B…
April 20, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
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GamesIndustry.biz to Present The Games Investment Panel at MCM Comic Con's Indie Game Summit
GamesIndustry.biz is set to host The Games Investment Panel at the Indie Games Summit, organized by Game Republic, during the upcoming MCM London Comic Con. The panel, scheduled for Friday, May 22, will be moderated by our editorial director Jon Hicks, and will include insights from renowned industry professionals such as Nick Button-Brown from The Games Angels, HaZ Dulull of Beyond the Pixels, G…
April 20, 2026, 9:57 a.m.