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The Revival of the GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Exploring the Intersection of Roblox, Hollywood, and London Games Week
We are thrilled to announce the revival of the GamesIndustry.biz podcast, following overwhelming demand from our audience. Building on the success of its predecessor, hosted by James Batchelor and Chris Dring, our new podcast aims to provide a weekly roundup of key industry news, accompanied by in-depth discussions with special guests. As we embark on this new journey, we consider this our alpha …
April 17, 2026, 6:33 p.m.
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Roblox Unveils AI-Powered Tools for Creators, Enabling Single-Prompt Game Development
Roblox has launched a groundbreaking AI feature for its Roblox Studio tool, allowing creators to transform text prompts into comprehensive game design documents. This document can then be implemented and tested by the tool. According to the company, 'developers can simply describe their vision, and Planning Mode will deconstruct every step to bring it to life, incorporate feedback to refine detai…
April 17, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
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Aptoide Takes Google to Court Over Alleged Monopoly on Third-Party App Stores
Aptoide, a rival app store, has launched a lawsuit against Google, claiming the tech giant exerts unfair control over the market for third-party app stores. According to a report by Reuters, the lawsuit was submitted to a federal court in San Francisco, with Aptoide requesting a court order to stop Google's allegedly anticompetitive practices and seeking unspecified financial damages. This is not…
April 17, 2026, 7:56 a.m.
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Redundancies Prompt 44% of Games Industry Professionals to Consider Leaving
According to a survey conducted by games recruitment firm Skillsearch, a significant 44% of respondents have contemplated exiting the industry due to redundancies. Notably, 76% of UK-based professionals are either considering or will be seeking new roles outside the industry in 2026. The survey, which collected responses from 1,000 professionals across the UK, Europe, North America, APAC, and MEN…
April 16, 2026, 1:50 p.m.
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Roblox Agrees to $12 Million Settlement with Nevada Over Child Safety Concerns
In a landmark settlement, Roblox will pay the state of Nevada over $12 million to address concerns regarding child safety on its platform. This agreement includes the implementation of additional safeguards across the United States, such as enhanced age verification for all users. According to reports by Reuters, the settlement involves Roblox providing $10 million over a period of three years to…
April 16, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
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Jagex Set to Introduce RuneScape: Dragonwilds to the Asia-Pacific Market
Jagex, the developer behind RuneScape, has revealed plans to launch RuneScape: Dragonwilds in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of the year. This significant expansion will feature localized versions in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. According to Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy, "The APAC region is at the forefront of the global gaming landscape, with some of the most discerning and passionate …
April 16, 2026, 10:07 a.m.
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Xbox Chief Creative Officer Unveils Unified Strategy for Next-Generation Project Helix Console
As Xbox develops its next-generation console, the company's first-party studios will work closely with its hardware team. In a recent episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, CCO Matt Booty discussed the company's integrated approach to Project Helix, highlighting the early involvement of publishing and development teams. According to Booty, "What sets us apart from other major publishers is that ou…
April 16, 2026, 8:19 a.m.
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Starfield Sees Promising Debut with 140,000 PS5 Copies Sold
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April 15, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
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NZXT Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Scam for $3.4 Million
NZXT, a prominent PC rental company, has agreed to a $3.45 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, which involved 19,322 customers, claimed that NZXT's Flex PC rental program was a deceptive scheme. Customers alleged that the company engaged in bait-and-switch tactics, advertising PCs with specific components but providing lower-quality alternatives. The lawsuit also claimed th…
April 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
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PS5 Sales Experience a Surge as Consumers Rush to Avoid Global Price Increases
There was a notable spike in weekly unit and dollar sales of PlayStation 5 consoles in the US, occurring ahead of Sony's announcement regarding global price increases for its PS5 consoles, which the company attributed to ongoing global economic pressures. In late March, Sony revealed that the base and digital PS5 models would see a price increase of $100, while the PS5 Pro would rise by $150, sta…
April 15, 2026, 6:04 p.m.