Phil Hindle appointed as new Technical Director
20 October 2020, Leamington, United Kingdom: Sumo Digital, part of Sumo Group PLC and a leading independent video game developer, has today announced that Phil Hindle has been appointed as the new Technical Director at Sumo Leamington.
“Having worked within the video games industry for over two decades, I’ve been able to learn and perfect vario
New report commissioned by trade body Ukie shows that the sector has grown at an average rate of 8.5% annually between 2016 and 2019.
Tuesday 19 October 2020: The UK esports sector has grown an average 8.5% annually between 2016 and 2019 according to a new report evaluating the potential growth of the competitive gaming business.
Titled “The Value of Esports in the UK”, the report assesses
This Autumn is a time for fandom and friendship in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG). Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) is thrilled to bring Duelists four new releases in October and November, each celebrating the history of Dueling, and each uniting familiar forces in new ways.
Structure Deck: Spirit Charmers draws together some of Dueling’s most loved characters in one strategy!
Friday 16 October 2020 | Sumo Sheffield, a Sumo Digital studio, has today launched the first major update for Apple Arcade exclusive Spyder, adding Daily Micro Missions and the brand-new Incognito Mode.
In Spyder, players take on the role of an unexpected hero: a spider-like gadget called Agent 8. This stealth adventure-puzzler is inspired by classic spy movies and Pixar animations, and sees pl
MY.GAMES Brings Its Critically Acclaimed Sci-FI MMO to Nvidia’s GeForce Now Platform
AMSTERDAM - Oct. 15, 2020 — Global publisher MY.GAMES is proud to announce that its popular sci-fi action MMO Skyforge is now available on Nvidia’s cloud-based game streaming service, GeForce Now! Players can experience Skyforge’s unique, action-packed combat on more devices than ever before via the power of Ge
London, UK: This month, Bossa Studios plans to conclusively prove whether Surgeon Simulator 2 is more challenging than real surgery. The studio has partnered with real surgeons to bring the skills and experience of medical professionals face to face with the chaos of Surgeon Simulator 2. On Thursday October 15th, Bossa is supporting a 24hr charity livestream at Grimsby Hospital where a variety of
London, UK: This month, Bossa Studios plans to conclusively prove whether Surgeon Simulator 2 is more challenging thatn real surgery. The studio has partnered with real surgeons to bring the skills and experience of medical professionals face to face with the chaos of Surgeon Simulator 2. On Thursday October 15th, Bossa is supporting a 24hr charity livestream at Grimsby Hospital where a variety of
The popular trading card game will have a virtual booth at this year’s online event
Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. today announced that the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) will be featured at this year’s SPIEL.digital – a virtual version of the annual tabletop gaming event.
SPIEL.digital is an online gaming trade fair event running from 22nd - 25th October. The event, usually held in G
14 October 2020 - International video games brand MY.GAMES (Mail.ru Group) is buying into mobile hyper-casual games developer and publisher Mamboo Games. The partnership enables MY.GAMES to expand its hyper-casual department and publisher portfolio.MY.GAMES acquired a minority stake in the company.
Belarus-based Mamboo Games was founded in 2020, and has since secured more than ten exclusive con
DreamToys 2020 will take place digitally this year on Wednesday, October 28th.
‘SEASON V: LEGACY OF FIRE’ NOW LIVE IN CONQUEROR’S BLADE
Season V Introduces Exotic New Region, Rewards, Fire Units and More!
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 — MY.GAMES today proudly announces that 'Season V: Legacy of Fire', the latest expansion for its popular medieval MMO Conqueror’s Blade, is now live! Inspired by the era of the mighty Byzantine Empire, this new season invites warlords to rage
More Housing Plots and the Addition of “A Realm Reborn” Storyline to New Game+ Also Arrive in October Update
LONDON (13th October, 2020) – FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online Patch 5.35 arrives today, which continues the “Save the Queen” quest series—a multi-part adventure featuring a compelling story written by renowned game creator Yasumi Matsuno (FINAL FANTASY Tactics, FINAL FANTASY XII), who also pen
Monday 12 October: Tandem Events has today announced the full details for Develop:Brighton Digital conference and expo, a three-day virtual event taking place 2-4 November which is free for games industry professionals and students to attend.
More than 40 live and pre-recorded sessions will take place across the three days, including four keynote sessions and three live panels. The event will c
LONDON (9th October, 2020) – SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled new details for FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online Patch 5.4 during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast. Patch 5.4, entitled “Futures Rewritten”, is scheduled for release in early December 2020 and brings fresh content to the critically acclaimed Shadowbringers™ expansion.
Additionally, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida announced
Apple Arcade exclusive adds New Game+ mode, themed costumes and over 100 collectibles today
Friday 9 October 2020 | The Chinese Room, a Sumo Digital studio, has today launched the first major update for Apple Arcade exclusive Little Orpheus, adding new costumes, over 100 collectibles and a fiendish New Game+ plus mode.
You can watch a trailer for 'The Lost Recordings' here: https://www.youtu
MY.GAMES, the international gaming brand of Mail.ru Group, announces the consolidation of a controlling stake in Deus Craft, a mobile games development studio. Through the deal MY.GAMES now holds a controlling 51.16% stake in Deus Craft. The deal includes an upfront payment of $14.1 million and a deferred payment up to $35 million payable in April 2021, with the maximum payout achievable only if t
DreamToys 2020 will take place as a digital event this year on Wednesday, October 28th.
Wednesday 7 October 2020: Tandem Events has today announced the shortlist for the Develop:Star Awards 2020. The virtual ceremony will take place at 5pm GMT on Wednesday 4 November as part of Develop:Brighton Digital 2020.
A closed industry vote opens today and will last one week, closing on Wednesday 14 October. Develop:Brighton attendees from over the past four years have been invited to take
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord will be released on Early Access on GOG on October 2nd
Bossa Studios makes Surgeon Simulator 2 training programme available for free to all NHS staff.
