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Stock down as much as 20% as Paris-based games group predicts net bookings will fall by a tenth
The shares now look cheap given the strength of the company’s core brands
Beijing has granted licences to 128 new games including from foreign developers
‘Grand Theft Auto’ was no place for kids but newer titles are incorporating them as a way of adding emotional depth
Whether you like medieval mysteries, robot dinosaurs or gentle ginger cats, there’s something for you here
The benefits and excesses of political ideologies are a popular theme but honest and intelligent analysis is rare
US regulator accused game maker of violating child safety laws and manipulating players into making purchases
Fantasy games retailer’s shares jump on announcement
The Unity Technologies CEO sees artistic creativity as crucial to the success of new platforms
Newzoo predicts sector will return to growth next year and will generate over $211bn in sales by 2025
Once fast-growing $100bn industry hit by post-pandemic changes in player behaviour and drop in consumer spending
Steam Deck and cloud gaming have sparked a comeback for dedicated devices
Regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission are wary of Big Tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
Tech giant’s efforts to appease regulators runs into a more activist antitrust regime on both sides of the Atlantic
US antitrust regulator says proposed deal would let tech group suppress competition in gaming
US tech group tries to address antitrust concerns over acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The popularity of farming simulators persists with ‘Stardew Valley’ having sold 20mn copies since 2016
The gaming industry and its customers should be prepared to put up with an increased level of moral scrutiny
Streaming services promise to make every device into a console
Relaxation of curbs on film and gaming companies coupled with lockdown restrictions herald revival for pandemic trade
Report signals likely easing of Beijing’s curbs on new titles
Despite their slower trigger fingers, older people are playing more than ever
Celebrated Japanese video game programmer Yuji Naka arrested over $20,000 investment
Swedish company to review business in wake of ‘darker’ economic backdrop
Agreement to distribute ‘World of Warcraft’, ‘Overwatch’ and ‘StarCraft’ has not been renewed
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