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Unless you’re familiar with the excellent Access-Ability blog and newsletter, you may not have heard that there’s a new podcast on the way. Called Ctrl, Alt, Access and hosted by accessibility advocates LauraKBuzz and Arevya, the twice-monthly show aims to shine even more light on gaming accessibility issues than the …

Gregg Sulak (Wondery) joins as CFO and Will Kassoy (Omaze) to lead Consumer Strategy

In a move that has delighted fans and gamers alike, the classic multiplayer combat game Infantry Online originally launched in 1999 by Sony Online Entertainment, has made a triumphant return to the gaming scene under the new moniker Free Infantry After a long hiatus and much anticipation, the game debuted on Steam last …

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Starlight Games, a new and pioneering video game studio based in Liverpool, UK lead by Gary Nichols and well-known industry experienced developers, has been set up to develop new IP that focuses on innovative gameplay experiences that …

Rocket Brands has announced plans to grow with the public launch of new online gaming community platforms Skape.gg and Cre8tor. 

The public relations and communication company 1SP Agency has acquired Renaissance PR for an undisclosed sum

Five women-led games from across the UK have received a national award from Innovate UK

CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments have acquired Jagex for an undisclosed sum

VIVA! is a brand new series of events focussing on a particular topic for each one

There are three new MCV/DEVELOP awards this year and a few that could be described as new-ish. Read on to find out what's changed and don't forget to nominate!