Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver shuts down
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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
Mythical Games will “usher in a shift in player behaviour” with blockchain platform
Start-up formed by ex-Activision and Blizzard execs raises $16 million towards platform for 'player-owned economies'
Supercell invests €5m in Apple Watch dev Everywear Games
Clash of Clans studio supports fellow Finnish games firm as it shifts towards mobile
Battlefield V delay triggers EA share plummet, hedge fund exodus
Activision and Take-Two's stocks also take a hit in turbulent and competitive Q4
Ubisoft: “Loot crates have been a huge boon for the gaming industry”
Publisher representative defends Trials microtransactions, saying “If player players didn't buy them, they would not be added in future”
ESA unconcerned by Sony abandoning E3
Microsoft and Nintendo both on board for 2019 trade show, which will expand beyond Los Angeles Convention Centre
Brexit draft agreement “not ideal” for UK games industry
Trade bodies and other industry organisations warn of further uncertainty following Prime Minister's proposed withdrawal deal
Gameloft: You don't have to be No.1 to be No.1 on mobile
Publisher discusses how catering to different audiences has enabled it to stay on top in the competitive smartphone market
NetEase: Anti-addiction measures “should not only be focused on online games”
But Chinese publisher supports ongoing efforts to restrict screen time for young children
Cryptocurrency is “not for start-ups anymore”
Reality Gaming Group co-founder Tony Pearce warns that the costs around Initial Coin Offerings have skyrocketed in the last year
THQ Nordic's net sales up 1,403% to $139.5m
Re-releases and Deep Silver titles drive record performance for publisher
THQ Nordic acquires Bugbear Entertainment and Coffee Stain studios
Wreckfest and Goat Simulator developers brought into the fold of growing publisher
UK government responds to industry's Brexit fears
“The video games sector plays an important part in the UK's creative industries and we are listening to concerns"
Ł80m Creative Industries Clusters Programme launches to fund new R&D projects
Abertay University representing video games in new initiative by Arts and Humanities Research Council
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Counting on cryptocurrency, with Reality Clash
Download our latest episode, reflecting on a tumultuous year for the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency
YouTube backtracks ban on YouTuber who assaulted Red Dead suffragette
Controversial clips restored but now age restricted, deletion blamed on misinterpretation of guidelines
Activision Blizzard shares drop a further 11 per cent
Weaker-than-expected results and dips in engagement worry shareholders
The many merchandising methods of Activision
The publisher's Philippe Bost discusses how game brands from Overwatch to Crash Bandicoot are shaking up the licensing industry
Profits dip at GAME but cost savings reduce losses
Retailer remains “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead as Belong strategy continues to develop
DeNA bringing Tencent's Arena of Valor to Japan
Mobile specialist will handle operational support, marketing and localisation for the region
Square Enix reports $33m extraordinary loss as new AAA studio shifts focus
Half-year financial results also show declines across the board despite Tomb Raider and Octopath Traveller launches
Ubisoft reworking Just Dance kids mode after parental complaint over subscription ads
Calls for younger users to sign up to Unlimited service prompt apology from publisher
Capcom considering more cloud games despite Resident Evil 7 shortcomings
Streamed Switch version of horror hit “did not have a significant impact on earnings”, but publisher still sees promise in the technology
Bringing feudal Japan to life in Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch creative director Nate Fox discusses ensuring the game's setting is authentic, despite the appeal of the romantic imagery
The balance of Scavengers, a multiplayer game built by “famously vicious trolls”
Midwinter Entertainment CEO Josh Holmes believes "griefing" is an inevitable part of playing online - and accepting that is key to ensuring fair play
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