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Tencent takes majority stake in Path of Exile dev Grinding Gear Games
Studio will “remain an independent company”, hopes to bring new content to Chinese players faster
Reassessing the legacy of PlayStation Vita
As software production ends, it's a good moment to reassess Sony's handheld - its commercial failure looms large, but its innovations remain hugely influential
Capcom experiements with streaming and new pricing in Resident Evil 7 for Switch
Cloud version of acclaimed horror title will be streamed via wifi, costs just £13 / $18 for six-month 'play ticket'
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Latest episode available now, discussing the Xbox Adaptive Controller and ways to help disabled gamers enjoy the latest titles
Microsoft calls for ideas to improve Xbox accessibility
Ideas drive follows the introduction of Xbox Adaptive Controller
Oculus adds DLC support for mobile VR apps
Beta test opens up a new revenue stream, with Rift DLC support still to come
Infinity Ward has quietly been recruiting Respawn developers
Seven hires over the past year identified, includes three former IW staff
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Visit our jobs boardUK Charts: God of War scores fifth No.1 as Hyrule Warriors debuts in third
A May promotional campaign sees multiple games jump up the Top 40
3 game monetization trends that are transforming the mobile app economy
Sponsored article: Facebook's Amelia Zins discusses ways to generate effective revenue from mobile games
Valve targets improved accessibility with SteamVR Input
New system will let users customise VR controls to better suit their personal needs
BIG Festival to host talks from devs behind Firewatch, Inside, Assassin's Creed: Origins
Leading game event in South America will also feature talks from Raw Fury, Good Shepherd and Versus Evil
Valve advises sexualized anime-themed titles to censor content or be removed from Steam
HuniePop, Mutiny!!, Tropical Liquor and more received warnings today for "pornographic content"
Owlboy turned profit on Nintendo Switch within 24 hours of release
Switch success "bodes really well for funding our future projects" says D-Pad CEO Jo-Remi Madsen
Gamelynx raises $1.2 million for mobile esports development
Investors include Riot Games, Y Combinator, and Skycatcher Fund
Apple brings Everyone Can Code to schools for blind and deaf students
Initial launch in eight schools will tailor lessons to students' needs with accessibility resources
Paradox Q1 profits up 270% - despite only one new game release
Outgoing CEO Fred Wester says quarter shows the value of retaining loyal players with expansions and more
PlayStation Vita game production will continue in Japan
Sony confirms physical games will still be released in home market beyond March 2019
ESRB dropping short form ratings for digital games in June
Developers will still be able to get rated at no cost via IARC
Eurogamer scoops multiple awards at first-ever Games Media Brit List
Meanwhile, industry veteran Keza MacDonald recognised with Most Influential award
Team17 expects gross proceeds of IPO to hit £107.5 million
CEO Debbie Bestwick will retain a 22.2% stake in the publisher after its flotation on May 23
PUBG Mobile reaches ten million daily active users
Battle royale shooter is most downloaded game in more than 100 countries
Sega Cricket tournament raises £2,700 for Action for Kids
Doron's Desperados claim the Challenge Cup