POC in Play co-founder forms Studio AC Games to create diverse titles
New venture working on debut game for mobile and PC, will collaborate with individuals and teams from around the globe
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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
FTC wary of Apple and Google "squeezing developers"
Commissioner concerned over the "vast power" they wield, suggests it drives developers to manipulative monetisation
Federal Trade Commission orders Tapjoy to better police fraudulent advertising
US governmental body says mobile ad platform's failure to do so has "cheated developers and gamers"
Peter Moore: FIFA Ultimate Team is a "long way" from gambling
But former EA Sports boss says he understands the increased scrutiny over loot boxes
Twitch pulls Pogchamp emote over link to Capitol siege supporter
Streaming site says Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez, the face of the emote, was "encouraging further violence" via Twitter
The SpongeBob SquarePants effect: Why THQ Nordic is doubling down on licenses
CEO Klemens Kreuzer discusses the Purple Lamp acquisition and being part of the ever-expanding Embracer empire
The Sinking City returns to stores as Nacon wins first decision in legal dispute
Paris Court of Appeal rules Frogwares acted unlawfully when it pulled game over allegedly owed royalties
PS4 Pro and most other models discontinued in Japan
Sony will only continue to manufacture the 500GB 'Slim' model in the region going forward
ITV invests in Roshambo Live team for TV pilot
UK broadcaster could acquire developer Live Tech Games if interactive game show concept proves successful
Rust reaches new peak concurrent user count seven years after debut
Surge of Twitch broadcasts also leads Facepunch Studios' title to one million viewers
Apple removes 39,000 games from China store in biggest single-day takedown
Assassin's Creed Identity and NBA 2K20 caught up in mobile company's purge of unlicensed games
Microsoft calls for Xbox drift lawsuit to be handled by arbitration
Platform holder wants class-action case to be taken out of court and away from a jury trial
Moving Out | Games of the Year 2020
SMG Studio's accessibility efforts benefit more than just disabled players -- they also help sleep-deprived parents and their uncooperative children
31% of young UK gamers struggle to track spending on loot boxes
New report from Gambling Health Alliance says one in four gamers spend over £100 on randomised in-game items
Suikoden successor Eiyuden Chronicle was top video games Kickstarter of 2020
Rabbit & Bear Studios' JRPG doubled the money raised by Platinum Games' The Wonderful 101: Remastered
Warframe studio "expects no changes" under Tencent ownership
Digital Extreme says it will retain creative independence and autonomy
Raw Fury publicly shares publishing agreement
Update: In response, WhiteThorn Digital posts its own publishing agreement
TikTok owner reportedly in talks to buy stake in Chinese mobile games publisher
ByteDance said to be eyeing 27.6% stake in CMGE Technology worth $275 million
GamesIndustry.biz presents… The Year in Numbers 2020
Featuring the global games market value, boxed vs digital spending, best-selling games, and - of course - pets
Monster Hunter movie makes $2.2m in US opening weekend
Capcom adaptation has generated $7 million so far, despite pandemic impact on cinemas
Rovio names Alexandre Pelletier-Normand as new CEO
Former EVP of games will take over from Kati Levoranta on January 1
Investors reportedly considering class action lawsuit against CD Projekt Red
Meanwhile, management grilled by staff over unrealistic deadlines for Cyberpunk 2077 development
Mass market, mystery boxes and metric-driven design: The legacy of FarmVille
With the original FarmVille shutting down after 11 years, we explore the impact the hit social game had on the industry
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store
Update: CD Projekt Red working to bring game back to store "as soon as possible," emphasises physical copies still available and updates are on the way
Nintendo and Sony share prices rise to record highs
Switch and PlayStation 5 drive stock high enough to surpass Wii and PlayStation 2 levels
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