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PEGI begins moving digital-only games with paid random items from ratings of 3, 7 or 12 to 16

GamesIndustry.biz reports the GRA began applying the updated criteria to selected existing games, with changes rolling out through October.

2 Sources, 1h ago, first seen 1h ago

PEGI age ratings for video games, including 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18, along with content descriptors for violence, bad language, fear, in-game purchases, sex, gambling, drugs, and discrimination.

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Wizards of the Coast reportedly declines voluntary recognition of D&D and Studio X union drive

GamesIndustry.biz reports eligible staff will vote on joining the union in an NLRB-overseen secret-ballot election.

2 Sources, 2h ago, first seen 2h ago

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Samson developer Liquid Swords goes bankrupt

Breakit reports the studio had not paid salaries for months and the state will compensate nearly 30 employees.

7 Sources, 3h ago, updated 3h ago

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New Play Store plans focus on a more personalized experience

A reposted announcement says Google Play is evolving the store toward an experience “unique to you.”

2 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

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Level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died

PC Gamer describes Gray as a legendary level designer.

7 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

Legendary level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died

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Chris Kerr launches games publication Vertical Slice

GamesIndustry.biz describes Vertical Slice as a publication “giving workers a voice and holding power to account.”

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE

GamesIndustry.biz reports Ben Smith joined Sony Interactive as a games marketing specialist in its October jobs roundup.

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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BAFTA awards over £270,000 to 112 bursary and scholarship recipients

GamesIndustry.biz reports the 2026 grants went to recipients in the UK and North America.

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Nvidia reportedly stops producing RTX 5090 GPUs

VGC says Nvidia is claimed to be focusing all GB202 production on pricier RTX Pro GPUs for AI data centres.

8 Sources, 7d ago, updated 7d ago

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Games industry M&A reportedly generated $57.8 billion in Q3, including EA's $55 billion leveraged buyout

GamesIndustry.biz, citing Aream & Co, reports that EA's $55 billion leveraged buyout was included in the Q3 total.

1 Source, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Epic Games reportedly delays Disney shooter and shifts to ‘AI first’ production

Bloomberg reports the Marvel and Star Wars shooter has no new release date after its planned March launch was delayed.

29 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into 'AI-First' Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters

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Nintendo will continue supporting physical game releases

Polygon reports that a Nintendo executive confirmed the company's plans for physical games.

17 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

Nintendo will continue supporting physical game releases

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Galaxies Showcase returns October 15, 2026, with reveals from over 40 developers and publishers

IGN has published a guide to watching the event and what to expect.

5 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

Galaxies Showcase returns October 15, 2026, with reveals from over 40 developers and publishers

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Xbox creates XP division for film, products and live experiences

Xbox says former Mojang president Kayleen Walters will lead XP, aligning work from existing teams under one mission.

42 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

Xbox creates XP division for film, products and live experiences

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Double Counter breach exposes about 1 million email addresses

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Double Counter says Discord IDs and usernames for about 28 million accounts were partially copied.

1 Source, 12d ago, first seen 12d ago

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Gravity Well reportedly lays off more than 40 developers after losing funding

GamesIndustry.biz reports the independent studio, founded by Respawn Entertainment alumni, let go of most of its team.

1 Source, 12d ago, first seen 12d ago

A black and white drawing with a central pink and blue banner reading "GRAVITY WELL" surrounded by a chaotic mix of cartoonish elements including a toucan, speakers, a video game controller, fish, plants, and numbers.

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Some furloughed workers return at Star Wars Zero Company developer

GameSpot reports that the game's developer has seen a portion of its furloughed workers return.

5 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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D&D and Magic: The Gathering teams move to unionize with CWA

United Wizards of the Coast says D&D and Studio X workers requested voluntary union recognition by October 13, 2026.

6 Sources, 12d ago, updated 12d ago

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Free-to-play playtime is reportedly broadly flat as gacha RPGs drive PC growth

GamesIndustry reported Newzoo's claim that free-to-play playtime is broadly flat, while gacha RPGs are driving growth on PC.

1 Source, 14d ago, first seen 14d ago

A collage of five anime-style characters from video games, each in their own distinct environment.

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Nexon and Chernin team up on Arc Raiders and The Finals film and TV adaptations

Supplied reporting says Nexon and Chernin Entertainment are planning Arc Raiders and The Finals adaptations, but it has not been announced which title is a film or series, and there are no release dates yet.

8 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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PEGI begins moving digital-only games with paid random items from ratings of 3, 7 or 12 to 16

Wizards of the Coast reportedly declines voluntary recognition of D&D and Studio X union drive

Samson developer Liquid Swords goes bankrupt

New Play Store plans focus on a more personalized experience

Level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died

Chris Kerr launches games publication Vertical Slice

Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE

BAFTA awards over £270,000 to 112 bursary and scholarship recipients

Nvidia reportedly stops producing RTX 5090 GPUs

Games industry M&A reportedly generated $57.8 billion in Q3, including EA's $55 billion leveraged buyout

Epic Games reportedly delays Disney shooter and shifts to ‘AI first’ production

Nintendo will continue supporting physical game releases

Galaxies Showcase returns October 15, 2026, with reveals from over 40 developers and publishers

Xbox creates XP division for film, products and live experiences

Double Counter breach exposes about 1 million email addresses

Gravity Well reportedly lays off more than 40 developers after losing funding

Some furloughed workers return at Star Wars Zero Company developer

D&D and Magic: The Gathering teams move to unionize with CWA

Free-to-play playtime is reportedly broadly flat as gacha RPGs drive PC growth

Nexon and Chernin team up on Arc Raiders and The Finals film and TV adaptations

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PEGI begins moving digital-only games with paid random items from ratings of 3, 7 or 12 to 16

Wizards of the Coast reportedly declines voluntary recognition of D&D and Studio X union drive

Samson developer Liquid Swords goes bankrupt

New Play Store plans focus on a more personalized experience

Level designer Richard 'Levelord' Gray has died

Chris Kerr launches games publication Vertical Slice

Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE

BAFTA awards over £270,000 to 112 bursary and scholarship recipients

Nvidia reportedly stops producing RTX 5090 GPUs

Games industry M&A reportedly generated $57.8 billion in Q3, including EA's $55 billion leveraged buyout

Epic Games reportedly delays Disney shooter and shifts to ‘AI first’ production

Nintendo will continue supporting physical game releases

Galaxies Showcase returns October 15, 2026, with reveals from over 40 developers and publishers

Xbox creates XP division for film, products and live experiences

Double Counter breach exposes about 1 million email addresses

Gravity Well reportedly lays off more than 40 developers after losing funding

Some furloughed workers return at Star Wars Zero Company developer

D&D and Magic: The Gathering teams move to unionize with CWA

Free-to-play playtime is reportedly broadly flat as gacha RPGs drive PC growth

Nexon and Chernin team up on Arc Raiders and The Finals film and TV adaptations