My.Games acquires hypercasual publisher Mamboo Games for over $2m
Russia-based games brand previously took a minority stake in the studio last year
Articles by James Batchelor
James Batchelor, Editor-in-Chief
James Batchelor has been a journalist in the games industry since 2006, and joined GamesIndustry in 2016, rising to Editor-in-Chief in 2021. He previously served as editor of Develop, and has written for Eurogamer, NintendoLife and MCV. He also runs the Non-Violent Game of the Day blog to showcase the full breadth of video games and their subject matter. He does still play violent games, but always on Story/Easy mode.
Recent articles by James Batchelor
The games industry pays tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair
"A true pioneer of affordable gaming, helping to set the strong foundations of the great UK games industry"
Niantic will shut down soft-launched Catan: World Explorers this November
Pokémon Go studio will remove app from stores and stop real-money purchases as project
Does the Epic vs Apple judgement open iOS to more legal attacks?
Legal experts discuss the ramifications of the recent court decision in the ongoing dispute
TinyBuild acquires Bad Pixel for $17.1m
Deadside developer is indie publisher's fifth acquisition so far this year
Ubisoft revives Driver as a live-action series
Show will be exclusive to Binge, a new streaming platform focused on games-themed content
Epic appeals against judge's ruling in Apple antitrust case
Fortnite firm turns to US Court of Appeals as its legal crusade continues
Former Starbreeze CFO acquitted of insider trading charges
Sebastian Ahlskog no longer has to pay fine after Swedish Court of Appeal orders original judgement be amended
"Letting commercial decisions dictate creativity is the biggest detriment"
Poorly Timed Games' founder Chris Wright shuns censorship and shares his hopes for diversity in the games industry
The first ever Paralympics video game
Developer JP Games on crafting a sports-centric MMO-style game that finally represents Paralympians' achievements
Shipwright Studios cuts ties with Tripwire Interactive over president's anti-abortion views
Update: Chivalry 2 creator Torn Banner Studios also distances itself from Tripwire
From Cooking Mama to Control: The rise of 505 Games
President Neil Ralley on how the publisher is taking more control over its destiny with its Remedy partnership and acquisitions such as Ghostrunner
From James Bond to Legally Blonde, MGM focused on "modernised nostalgia" in video games push
The Hollywood giant tells us about its plans for the video games space as it seeks to revitalise dormant franchises
Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene leaves Krafton to form new studio
PUBG parent will hold a minority stake in Greene's new company
South Korea bans Apple, Google from blocking third-party payments
Government also claims the power mediate disputes over app payments, cancellations and refunds
Digital-only Gamescom attracted 13 million viewers
Organisers release viewing figures from this year's show, 2022's hybrid event dated
ITN Productions: "We set out on a mission to dispel the myths about the industry"
The news broadcaster on Games For Good, an industry documentary produced in collaboration with IGDA
Bandai Namco sweeps 2021 Gamescom Awards
Elden Ring wins in four categories, while publishers also takes Best Lineup
Netflix testing first mobile games integration in Poland
Streaming service reiterates games strategy in "very, very early days," test focuses on previous Stranger Things titles
South Korea plans to abolish gaming curfew
Law that blocks underage players' late night access to online games will be dropped in favour of current 'choice permits'
EA's efforts to catch up to its responsibility
FIFA publisher's Chris Bruzzo on how the company is pushing for Positive Play, dealing with toxicity and responding to loot box criticisms
NES and SNES designer Lance Barr retires from Nintendo after 38 years
The man who defined the look of Nintendo's first two home consoles in the West is moving on to "other projects"
Taking Gamescom everywhere (when it can't be somewhere)
Gamescom co-organiser Felix Falk reflects on the challenges the world's biggest games event faces in its second online-only year
Activision Blizzard lawsuit expanded to include contractors, claims publisher shredded documents
California DFEH also claims appointment of law firm WilmerHale has interfered with investigation
Love Island developer Fusebox Games accused of ignoring LGBT+ staff concerns with sexist content
Employee complaints over "problematic content" in Matchmaker: Puzzles and Stories followed shortly by layoffs
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