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POC in Play champions Black talent with BHM 100 list
The initiative aims at inspiring young talent, and provides a resource for journalists and event organisers to diversify their line-ups
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Phil Spencer calls for more diverse leaders in games
Having "visible leaders" should be the industry's focus, Xbox chief said, addressing the role Microsoft has to play against racial inequity
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PUBG Mobile has ceased operations in India due to government ban
Tencent statement defends protection of user data -- "we deeply regret this outcome"
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Lifting the barriers for Black professionals in the games industry
Focusing on retention and promotion, the GamesIndustry.biz Academy looks at the barriers facing Black talent in games
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"The industry has come of age -- we take our responsibilities seriously"
UKIE's Jo Twist on the right response to "a new phase of regulatory scrutiny" for the games industry
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AOC's Twitch stream is a milestone for games -- and for politics | Opinion
Embarrassing copycats are inevitable, but Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened a new frontier by showing how to reach younger voters
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"We need a real shift in the tide": Black professionals on representation in the UK
As the UK celebrates Black History Month, we speak to developers, players, ambassadors and more about racial equality in the games industry
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US Rep Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez's Twitch stream drew 439k peak viewers
Among Us stream with fellow Representative Ilhan Omar and popular Twitch streamers saw highest peak of any politician on Twitch
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Genshin Impact censors "Hong Kong" and "Taiwan" in in-game chat
But Niko Partners' Daniel Ahmad explains why this is common to all Chinese-developed games
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US Department of Homeland Security further restricts skilled worker visas
Days after Trump order halting H-1B visas was blocked, DHS says it will make it harder for employers to hire candidates from outside the country
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Nexus Mods bans political content until after next US presidential inauguration
"We have neither the time, the care or the wish to moderate such things"
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The US Navy paid $2m to marketing company to assist with foray into esports
Young & Rubicam, now VMLY&R, to promote Navy's image, expand awareness, and ultimately up recruitment
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Cloud streaming has larger carbon footprint than downloads, physical games
However, PlayStation study reveals that streaming has lower comparable emissions for games played under eight hours
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EA, Microsoft and Epic Games join Raising Good Gamers' advisory board
The organisation announced its objectives to create a "more diverse, inclusive and positive online environment for youth"
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UK Government launches call for evidence on loot boxes
Inquiry seeks to examine concerns over whether randomised monetisation mechanics can lead to problem gambling
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Beyond COVID-19: Lessons from an unprecedented global challenge
EGDF president Hendrik Lesser and ISFE chairman Dr. Olaf Coenen are encouraged by the industry's response to crisis, but the way forward is far from certain
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Microsoft commits to becoming "water positive" by 2030
The company wants to replenish more water than it uses by the end of the decade
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Trump administration reportedly questions Epic, Riot about Tencent investment
Both companies said to have received letters from Committee on Foreign Investment in the US following executive order against WeChat
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Indian dev unveils FAU:G in the wake of government's PUBG Mobile ban
Ncore Games' new title will feature current Chinese-Indian border dispute as a setting
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UK government's Digital Services Tax misses its target
Apple and others share the weight of 2% tax aimed at major tech firms with developers, sellers, and advertisers
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India bans 118 apps citing privacy concerns
PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Marvel Super War on list of blocked apps with ties to China
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Ubisoft apologizes for 'insensitive and harmful' Elite Squad imagery
Publisher says it will remove "raised fist" from cinematic portraying protest movement as terrorist organization
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Are corporate celebrations of LGBTQ Pride progress?
Two queer non-binary game developers discuss whether there's an upside to pinkwashing during a devcom session
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German games fund to offer government support for up to 50% of dev costs
Non-repayable government grants will help fund a range of projects, from prototypes to €40m+ AAA games
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Film Victoria funds eight more Australian game studios
Applications for the next round of funding close on September 28, 2020