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Apr 23, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Ubisoft tells The Crew players they never actually owned the game
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Apr 10, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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PlayStation platformer Astro Bot dominates 2025 BAFTA Games Awards
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Disney, Codemasters, and Jagex veterans launch indie publishing label The CoLab
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Apr 3, 2025
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Want to know the best way to gain attention on Steam? Add a demo.
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Mar 20, 2025
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Blizzard will revive its BlizzCon convention in 2026
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II dominates BAFTA Games Awards 2025 nominations
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Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to hawk games that don't exist
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Steam updates Daily Deal program with more metrics
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Balatro's contentious PEGI 18 rating has been amended thanks to 'mitigating fantastical elements'
Balatro's contentious PEGI 18 rating has been amended thanks to 'mitigating fantastical elements'
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Why games like MLB The Show 24 are vital for a creative game industry
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