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Though EU-wide regulation is still a possibility should other measure fail
Read More »New EU report on tackling loot boxes advises dropping ‘gambling’ approach – instead suggests game design and consumer protection model
214m gamers in the US alone – ESA releases 2020 Essential Facts
The data shows there’s still a significant male bias, with 59 per cent of gamers being men
Read More »Rogue Games pivots to console games – appointing Reggie Fils-Aimé as strategic advisor
Publisher commits to expanding into console platforms and cross-platform gaming
Read More »Tencent now in driving seat to acquire Splash Damage and Digital Extremes
Bloomberg sources believe that Sony is in talks to acquire parent Leyou which includes Warframe's Digital Extremes
Read More »8Bitdo’s launches officially-branded Xbox controller for xCloud
Mobile controller is clear indication that smartphone is a key format for cloud gaming
Read More »Now everyone wants to buy Warner Bros… with Microsoft the latest rumoured hat in the ring
But don't presume that a platform holder purchase of Warner means certain exclusivity
Read More »Will Rishi Sunak become the ‘next-gen Chancellor’ with £500 giveaway?
£500. For every adult. In the same year as a new console generation. You couldn't make it up.
Read More »2K announces prices and terms for next-gen and cross-gen versions of NBA 2K21 – but it could be simpler
£5 premium for next-gen versions plus cross-gen editions available at a premium
Read More »OFCOM reports that only 3 to 6% of all gamers have ever purchased loot boxes
And only five per cent are signed up to game library subscriptions, and 21 per cent have received upsetting/offensive messages while playing
Read More »Can Xbox pull off bringing a major showfloor booth direct to living rooms?
Xbox's Summer Games Fest Demo Event could change the way we look at game events forever
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