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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
People of the Year: Annapurna Interactive
The acclaimed indie publisher continues to make its mark on the industry - despite its efforts to stay behind the scenes
China's new Ethics Committee has been reviewing existing titles
Waiting list for bringing games to China "likely to be longer than expected", analyst IHS Markit warns
Applications open for EGX Rezzed 2019's Leftfield Collection
Free exhibition space available to experimental and unorthodox indie games
Three studios delay - or cancel - their Steam launches in favour of Epic Games Store
Coffee Stain's Satisfactory no longer coming to Valve's marketplace, while Team17 and Double Damage delay their titles
Boosting now a criminal offence in South Korea
Anyone artificially inflating a player's skill ranking could face $18,000 fine and two years in prison
China forms new ethics committee to review video games
20 titles already processed, but nine rejected and 11 need to “eliminate moral hazard”
Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Critical Consensus
Nintendo's latest brawler lives up to its hyperbolic title (in fact, you could say it's smashing)
Senior EA Ireland director fired over dick remarks
But former employee claims his comment was misunderstood and that dismissal was unfair
UK government pours £20m into creative industries
Investment includes £190,000 for UK Games Fund and £200,000 for Digital Schoolhouse
Far Cry, Dragon Age 4 and Crash Team Racing remaster lead Game Awards reveals
Plus, first news of new titles from Obsidian, Giant Squid, Supergiant, Hello Games and Studio Wildcard
Supercell opening new coding school (without teachers or classes)
UPDATE: Hive Helsinki addresses concerns over ageism after limiting applications to 18 to 30-year-olds
Epic Games Store launches with focus on indie games
Ashen, Hades and Hello Neighbour lead the opening line-up with titles from Annapurna Interactive, Team17 and more on the way
People of the Year 2018: Lars Wingefors
We speak to the CEO behind 2018's fastest-growing publisher about its ongoing acquisition spree and honouring THQ's legacy
Apple pulls mobile strategy game for including Taliban as enemies
But Slitherine development director hopes mobile platform holder will reverse its decision
Phil Spencer: Xbox Game Pass “will come to every device”
Xbox boss hints at bold cross-platform strategy for subscription service
Former SteamSpy promises Epic Games Store will share “as much info as legally possible”
Epic's Sergey Galyonkin says new marketplace will “eventually give developers way more information than SteamSpy ever could”
Capy's Nathan Vella “not afraid of how Below will perform” when it arrives next week
Long-awaited roguelike for Xbox One and PC gets surprise release date, studio boss admits it was announced too early
Starbreeze raided by authorities, one person arrested
Swedish Economic Crime Authority have seized computers and documents from troubled publisher this morning
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Unpacking loot boxes
Download our latest episode now, exploring how the industry can handle its monetisation more responsibly
Bethesda promising replacement bags after Fallout 76: Power Armor Edition backlash
Beleaguered publisher is “finalising manufacturing plans” for those canvas bags it originally advertised
Pokémon Go trespassing lawsuit settled
No terms disclosed, but both parties targeting approval next February
PUBG Mobile leads winners in Android Game of the Year Awards
20 titles celebrated for innovation, competitive multiplayers, and casual accessibility
Donut County and Gorogoa triumph in Apple Game of the Year Awards
Meanwhile, Apple Design Awards highlight Florence, Inside, Alto's Odyssey and more
Console loot boxes haven't 'achieved the trust', says Gameloft
DLC: Plus the link between death metal drummers and Media Molecule's hiring process, and marketing tips from a sandwich shop
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