Valve removes school shooting game, along with developer's entire catalogue
Creator of Active Shooter identified as previously banned 'troll' developer Ata Berdiyev
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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
Zynga splashes $250 million on Gram Games acquisition
But Frank Gibeau tells GamesIndustry.biz recovering firm is “not on a buying spree”, pips Merge Dragons as new “forever franchise”
Syrian refugee games developer denied UK visa ahead of awards ceremony
Path Out co-creator Abdullah Karam feels "sad and mistreated" as his misses out on Indie Prize ceremony
Echo and Little Nightmares clean up at 2018 Nordic Game Awards
Ultra Ultra's sci-fi adventure wins three categories, including Game of the Year, while Tarsier Studios' dark title takes two
What does GDPR mean for PR?
Leading UK games agencies tell us how new privacy regulations are refining their processes and better relationships with press
PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida to keynote Develop:Brighton 2018
Sony legend will reflect on his decades-long career, GamesIndustry.biz readers get 10% discount on passes
Battlefield V ditches season pass and loot boxes, takes on Red Dead Redemption 2
Electronic Arts plans to monetise upcoming blockbuster shooter with live service and cosmetics after its arrives on October 19th
Digital Extremes' Chinese owner stealthily launches new US publisher
Athlon Games based in Burbank, owned by Leyou Technologies, and specialises in free-to-play games
Tim Schafer: “I haven't made my best game yet”
The BAFTA-winning veteran discusses why the industry needs more experimental games, and how a 50-year-old white male can be a champion for diversity
God of War helps PlayStation smash records in April NPD stats
Kratos' return was best ever launch for a PlayStation exclusive, PS4 game sales reaches new high for the month
Ant Workshop: "Accessibility does not mean making your game easier"
Dead End Job developer Tony Gowland discusses how indies can reach beyond - but still satisfy - core gamers
FIFA and Call of Duty driving viewer growth in console esports
20 million hours of console events watched in 2018 so far, but still only a fraction of esports' overall viewership
Tencent takes majority stake in Path of Exile dev Grinding Gear Games
Studio will “remain an independent company”, hopes to bring new content to Chinese players faster
Capcom experiements with streaming and new pricing in Resident Evil 7 for Switch
Cloud version of acclaimed horror title will be streamed via wifi, costs just £13 / $18 for six-month 'play ticket'
Infinity Ward has quietly been recruiting Respawn developers
Seven hires over the past year identified, includes three former IW staff
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Accessibility in games, with SpecialEffect
Latest episode available now, discussing the Xbox Adaptive Controller and ways to help disabled gamers enjoy the latest titles
Paradox Q1 profits up 270% - despite only one new game release
Outgoing CEO Fred Wester says quarter shows the value of retaining loyal players with expansions and more
PlayStation Vita game production will continue in Japan
Sony confirms physical games will still be released in home market beyond March 2019
ESRB dropping short form ratings for digital games in June
Developers will still be able to get rated at no cost via IARC
Players make the game (literally) in Worlds Adrift
UK developer discusses rewriting the rules of MMO progression, avoiding exploitation with user-created content, and penis islands
Rovio's Q1 revenues hold steady at €65.7 million, but profitability is rising
Operating profit up 73% to €9.2 million and Angry Birds 2 is growing as mobile firm prepares for rising user acquisition costs
People Can Fly opens new UK, Poland studios
Bulletstorm firm brings former Ubisoft and Sniper: Ghost Warrior devs into the fold
Is Metro Exodus the latest game to flee from Red Dead Redemption 2?
THQ Nordic pushes post-apocalyptic shooter into 2019, assures that development is “progressing well”
GameStop boosted by billionaire hedge fund
Bridgewater Associates ups stake in troubled games retailer, plus new investment from quant firm Renaissance
Universal "committed to games", addresses free labour concerns over IP contest
Hollywood firm determined to build final product from Unity-partnered competition, stresses unsuccessful entrants retain rights to ideas
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