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2 weeks agoBlog
A guide to identifying cheating in online video games in 2026
A guide to identifying cheating in online video games in 2026 The cheating landscape is becoming ever more advanced, with the introduction of generative AI giving just about anyone the…
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A guide to six regulatory risks shaping games in 2026
A guide to six regulatory risks shaping games in 2026 EU and national legislators are tightening their regulatory frameworks, and games sit right in their path [[IMG:1]] Image credit: Jim…
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2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at “new direction and focus”
2K lays off staff working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos, while hinting at "new direction and focus" Studio head has "never been more confident in the future of our game"…
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A hardware market freeze could transform the industry forever | Opinion
A hardware market freeze could transform the industry forever | Opinion If consoles and GPUs are priced out of reach for years, the market won't simply wait for them to…
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A letter to the industry: It’s time to build quality…. differently
A letter to the industry: It's time to build quality.... differently Ahead of GDC, Testronic CEO and executive chair Sharon Baylay-Bell and president and main board director Mike Wallen issue…
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A practical guide to indie comms: How studios can build visibility without burning out
A practical guide to indie comms: How studios can build visibility without burning out Communications expert Rebecca Attard‑Phillips provides a sanity-saving checklist of exactly what indies need to do when…
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A Sea of Remnants studio visit offers a rare glimpse inside NetEase
A Sea of Remnants studio visit offers a rare glimpse inside NetEase As well as a revealing look at how China has perfected the art of monetization in free-to-play [[IMG:1]]…
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“Across the industry, we don’t think enough about how we match the scope to what we’re making” – Mike Bithell on why the world needs an im-slim
"Across the industry, we don't think enough about how we match the scope to what we're making" – Mike Bithell on why the world needs an im-slim After the layoffs…
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Activision cites data claiming cheating in games is an $8.5bn industry; 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating “a significant or very significant problem”
Activision cites data claiming cheating in games is an $8.5bn industry; 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating "a significant or very significant problem" "Over the past three decades, cheating…
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Activision QA United-CWA union vote to authorise strike, claims publisher has “failed to bargain in good faith over key issues”
Activision QA United-CWA union vote to authorise strike, claims publisher has "failed to bargain in good faith over key issues" "Our members are tired of the stalling and are prepared…
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