Starbreeze delays Overkill's The Walking Dead on console
Troubled publisher pushes game beyond its planned February release, more information “at a later date”
Articles by James Batchelor
James Batchelor, UK Editor
James Batchelor has been a journalist in the games industry since 2006, and joined GamesIndustry in 2016. He previously served as editor of Develop and deputy editor of MCV, and has managed industry events such as The Develop Awards and Interface conference.
Recent articles by James Batchelor
How to build a Bandersnatch
Developers shares advice on how to create interactive movie games that can stand toe-to-toe with Black Mirror's latest
The Bandersnatch effect
Netflix's Black Mirror outing has everyone talking about interactive fiction -- but what does this mean for the game developers who got there first?
Ex-Infinity Ward developers open new studio Winterborn
Seattle-based indie creating tactical RPG based on homemade tabletop game
Ubisoft apologises for forcing heterosexual romance in Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC
Publisher explains story-based decision behind relationship but admits it was “poorly executed”
IO Interactive opens new studio in Malmö
Second studio will support Hitman series and enables IOI to develop “new universes, new franchises”
Nintendo of Europe issues formal warning to Russia boss after investigation
But platform holder says accusations of harassment by general manager Yasha Haddaji remain unsubstantiated
Take-Two and NBA extend partnership in $1.1bn deal
Multi-year licensing agreement enables 2K to continue making its best-selling basketball game
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: What now for Activision?
Latest episode available to download now, in which we discuss a post-Destiny Activision and its need for new IP
Fortnite was Europe's most played Switch game of 2018
World-conquering battle royale consumes more hours than Pokémon, Mario and Zelda
UK Charts: New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe takes No.1 in quiet week
Little movement in the Top 10 as retail awaits bigger Q1 releases
UK industry braces for no-deal Brexit
How developers, publishers and more are preparing for the worst following next week's vote
Mike Morhaime fully departs Blizzard this April
Long-serving exec is currently in advisory role, but will give up these responsibilities later this year
Call of Duty has made more money than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars
Activision release about presidential appointments reveals best-selling shooter franchise trumps box office takings of Hollywood hits
Former Blizzard employee alleges racism and discrimination drove him to leave
Jules Murillo-Cueller says abuse triggered panic attacks, nervous breakdowns and even plans for suicide
“TV doesn't trust games enough”
Go 8 Bit creator Steve McNeil discusses why broadcasters still struggle to embrace the power of video games
Everyday bisexuality in video games
Fragments of Him developer Mata Haggis-Burridge on why non-hetero characters should be defined by more than sex
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: What we expect from 2019
Latest episode available to download now, in which we speculate on the year ahead
"Not enough evidence" that screen time is harmful to children
UK's first screen time guidance report recommends parents manage gaming and TV sessions based on kids' individual needs
Bonnie Ross: "Diversity attracts diversity"
343 Industries boss on the need to present technology as a creative field to more young women and minorities
Rebellion acquires TickTock Games
Yorkshire-based studio will be rebranded Rebellion North
Number of Steam users with VR headsets almost doubled in 2018
But still only represents 0.8% of leading marketplace's total audience
Reselling unauthorised game keys now illegal in Japan
UPDATE: Law amended to combat illegitimate serial code sales in online auctions, penalty ranges from ¥5 million fine to jail sentence
What is the industry looking forward to in 2019?
Most anticipated games, sporting victories, disruption, innovation and more on leaders' wishlists
Star Control creators block Origins release
Stardock denied injunction against Ford and Reiche's DMCA notice, title removed from GOG and Steam
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