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Northern Ireland Urges Drastic Reduction in In-Game Gambling, Including Loot Boxes
The Northern Ireland Assembly's cross-party group focused on minimizing harm from gambling has advocated for stricter regulations on loot boxes and other in-game gambling mechanisms. Although the group stopped short of calling for an outright ban, it proposed that 'gambling within video games should be limited as much as possible' in the upcoming phase of gambling legislation. This recommendation…
June 25, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
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Last Chance: GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit Early Bird Discount Ends Soon
Time is running out to secure your spot at the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit at a reduced rate, with the Early Bird offer set to expire on Friday. This year's event, taking place on September 18 at the Royal Institution in London, promises to be an unmissable experience, featuring a full-day program capped off by the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards. Tickets are currently available for £130 (+ fees)…
June 25, 2024, 9 a.m.
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GAME Refutes Claims of Abandoning Physical Game Sales
GAME has officially disputed claims that it intends to discontinue the sale of physical games. Earlier in the day, a report emerged via Gfinity suggesting the UK-based retailer planned to limit physical game and hardware sales to online pre-orders, with options for in-store collection or home delivery. In response to these claims, a spokesperson for GAME asserted, "These reports are completel…
June 24, 2024, 1:16 p.m.
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Xbox Technology Experts to Headline GI Sprint Series Finale
The final keynote session of GI Sprint will feature Xbox's AI and cloud leaders, Haiyan Zhang and Brady Woods, discussing how game developers can leverage cutting-edge technology to build games more efficiently. The session, available online, as a podcast, or in article form on GamesIndustry.biz from July 3rd, marks the culmination of GI Sprint, a new editorial series focused on making video gam…
June 24, 2024, 11:40 a.m.
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Pullup Entertainment Invests in Uppercut and Rundisc
Pullup Entertainment has secured minority holdings in independent game development studios Uppercut Games and Rundisc. As a result, the company will gain a financial stake in Uppercut, the developer behind Submerged, and will co-publish the studio's upcoming project via its subsidiary, Focus Entertainment Publishing. Focus Entertainment Publishing previously released Rundisc's Chants of Sennaar a…
June 24, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
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Apple Found to Have Violated EU's Digital Markets Act
Following a thorough investigation initiated in March, the European Commission has determined that Apple is in violation of the Digital Markets Act. The preliminary findings indicate that Apple's rules hinder app developers from directing consumers to alternative channels for purchasing offers and content. The Commission discovered that Apple's terms of service restrict developers from freely com…
June 24, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
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BAFTA Introduces Expert-Led Voting for Game Design and Technical Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has introduced changes to its Games Awards, effective from the 2025 edition. The Game Design and Technical Achievement categories will now be assessed by specialized voting chapters comprising experts in these fields, rather than the entire BAFTA membership. Furthermore, the eligibility criteria for the New Intellectual Property category hav…
June 24, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Soars Past 15 Million Players
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June 24, 2024, 9:11 a.m.
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FIFA and Rocket League Unveil Esports World Cup Partnership
In a significant development for the world of esports, FIFA has collaborated with Rocket League to launch the FIFAe World Cup. The announcement was made during the Rocket League Championship Series, revealing that 16 countries will participate, each represented by a team of three players and one substitute. The selection of participating countries will be based on their level of engagement in pre…
June 24, 2024, 9:01 a.m.
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Reaches 20 Million Units Sold
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June 21, 2024, 1:30 p.m.