Record year for Razer generates $1bn in revenue
Peripherals firm attributes to success to high demand during pandemic, as well as gains of market share
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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
Blizzard: "We want women shaping the future"
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Physical release of Supergiant's hit is the only new entry in this week's rankings
Twitch permanently bans Ali 'Gross Gore' Larsen after sexual assault allegations
Also removes partner status after multiple violations of its Terms of Service, including adult sexual exploitation
Pandemic drives UK games market to record £7bn year
Spending on video games products and culture rose 30%, topping 2018 record by more than £1 billion
Gamescom goes hybrid because "it's worth still trying to make it possible"
Co-organiser Felix Falk explains why the world's biggest games show is pushing forward with a physical event
Stratosphere Games raises over $2.5m for Project MiniCiv and mobile publishing
Developer receives investment from US fund Skycatcher and German Games Fund
Embracer Group raising over $890m for even more acquisitions
Ever-expanding games firm currently evaluating a "growing number of potential near-term acquisition targets"
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly due to receive $200m payout
Shareholder Value Creative Incentive clause means publisher boss will earn four years worth of rewards
97% of UK games vacancies are based in offices despite pandemic
Vast majority of UK developers and publishers confident of return to normal working conditions in the near future
EA will soon release new technology to tackle racism and toxicity in FIFA 21
Publisher has banned over 9,000 accounts and issues over 25,000 warnings or suspensions since October launch
Riot Games investigation finds no evidence of misconduct or sexual harassment by CEO
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Rockstar pays $10,000 to modder who fixed GTA Online loading times
Developer working on official patch following user's work on cutting down load times by 70%
Why the founders of Kolibri Games are leaving their idle goldmine
Daniel Stammler and Janosch Sadowski on their five-year journey from student startup to tech investors, and why they sold to Ubisoft
Delisted horror game Devotion on sale direct through Red Candle Games
Developer has launched online e-shop after retailers refused to sell title that included in-game art mocking president of China
EA confirms "one or more" accounts involved in FIFA Ultimate Team scandal
Publisher temporarily disables content granting as it investigates accusations of employees selling rare cards
THQ Nordic forms Alkimia Interactive for Gothic Remake
New Barcelona studio will focus on RPGs, Gothic Remake to be unveiled in the next couple of months
Rockstar Leeds founder Gordon Hall dies
Developer whose works included GTA and Red Dead Redemption was 51 years old
EA investigating allegations of employee selling rare FIFA Ultimate Team cards
Publisher promises "swift action" if claims of cards being sold for up to €1,700 prove true
What do Stadia's struggles mean for game streaming?
With Google's closure of Stadia Games and Entertainment, other players in the game streaming space explain why they're still optimistic
Epic Games takes legal action against Google in Australia
Latest complaint in ongoing campaign against mobile giants claims Google restrictions violate Australian consumer law
Zynga pledges $100,000 to Girls Who Code
New partnership announced on International Women's Day will enable non-profit to expand its program of free coding clubs
Cloud gaming firm Blade seeking investment after filing for bankruptcy
Company behind Shadow service has also been placed in receivership in France, claims it is a "victim of its own success"
Microsoft's Zenimax acquisition approved by EU
Update: European Commission has no concerns with the deal impacting the common market
Beyond Control: What's next for Remedy?
CEO Tero Virtala on Vanguard, the shared universe of the Epic-funded games and why two million sales still doesn't class Control as a major hit
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