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  • New research reveals benefits of video games for young people’s literacy, creativity and wellbeing – particularly for boys and reluctant readers

    Exclusive interview with video game story writer and author, Rhianna Pratchett, launched alongside new resources for young people and parents: literacytrust.org.uk/videogames
    New research by the National Literacy Trust found that:
    Video games can provide young people with a route into reading and writing, with 79% reading and 63% writing game-related materials regularly Three quarters (73

  • SHADOWBRINGERS REACHES ITS CLIMAX AS FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE PATCH 5.3 LAUNCHES TODAY WITH EXPANDED FREE TRIAL

    LONDON (11th August, 2020) – The climactic final act of Shadowbringers™arrives today with release of Patch 5.3 for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online. The latest update, titled Reflections in Crystal, also brings an abundance of new content, including the next NieR-inspired YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse alliance raid, new dungeon and trial battles, as well as robust adjustments to the new player experience.
    Th

  • Develop:Brighton Digital Set For November

    Thursday 6 August 2020: Tandem Events has today announced Develop:Brighton Digital, an online-only event taking place 2-4 November 2020. The event replaces the physical event, which was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    This year’s Develop:Star Awards will be also be held digitally, and will take place on Wednesday 4 November.
    Due to ongoing safety concerns, the decis

  • RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO SHOOT YOUR SHOT IN STREET POWER FOOTBALL’S TRICKSHOT MODE

    SFL Interactive and Maximum Games have released a new gameplay trailer showcasing trickshot mode from their upcoming arcade sports game, Street Power Football.
    Trickshot is a street style skill that requires precision and strategy, targets are placed and sometimes hidden throughout the playground waiting for players to hit them with the ball. Players are up against the clock in trickshot mode –

  • The Most Authentic Snooker Game On Mobile: WST Snooker Available Now On iOS & Android Devices

    Become the first WST Snooker Champion in an open tournament running alongside the World Snooker Championship
    Friday 31 July: The most authentic Snooker game for mobile devices is here! Snooker 19 developer Lab42, a Sumo Digital Studio, has today launched WST Snooker for iOS and Android devices (coming soon to tvOS).
    On the same day that the World Snooker Championship gets underway at the leg

  • YU-GI-OH! NEURON IS NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR iOS AND ANDROID

    YU-GI-OH! NEURON AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FROM TODAY FOR iOS AND ANDROID
    Featuring image recognition for easy Deck management, a comprehensive card database and more, the official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG companion app launches for free
    Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. today announced Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON, the first official TCG companion app, launches worldwide on iOS and Android* from today free of charge.

  • Polyarc Presses Play on Augmented Reality Game Development with $9 Million Series B Venture Round Led by Hiro Capital

    Polyarc deepens its focus in virtual and augmented reality with Hiro’s sixth investment, followed by Vulcan Capital and Galaxy Interactive
    SEATTLE/LONDON – July 29, 2020 – Today Polyarc announced the close of its $9 million Series B fund raise led by Hiro Capital, followed by Vulcan Capital, an existing investor, and Galaxy Interactive via its Galaxy EOS VC Fund, a partnership with EOSIO blockc

  • Ukie Launches Game Changers Live Game Music Event Featuring Chipzel, Luci Holland and More

    Friday 24th July: Ukie has announced the first Game Changers event will take place on Thursday 6th August showcasing the best of established and emerging UK games music talent.
    Hosted live from London’s Loading Bar, and sponsored by Harmonix and NCSOFT’s upcoming music game FUSER, the first Game Changers event bring together five fantastic female games composers and musicians.
    Providing a mi

  • FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE SURPASSES 20 MILLION REGISTERED PLAYERS AS TRAILER AND LATEST INFORMATION FOR PATCH 5.3 REVEALED

    11th August Update to Now Include Expanded Free Trial Experience Spanning Two Full Games and unlimited playtime through level 60
     LONDON (22nd July, 2020) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the critically acclaimed MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online has surpassed 20 million total registered players. Additionally, new information and a trailer for the game's next major update is now available fol

  • Sumo Videogames Announces New Studio Director

    Tuesday 21 July 2020, Pune, India | Sumo Videogames, a Sumo Digital Studio and part of Sumo Group PLC, has today announced that Stewart Neal has been appointed as the new Studio Director.
    “For the past six years, I’ve spent most of my time at Sumo with the team in Pune. I’ve formed great bonds and witnessed them grow from strength to strength. It’s a very exciting prospect to help further the g

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