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Video games is no longer the biggest entertainment medium in the UK

GamesIndustry.biz

ERA, which is the UK trade body representing video, music and games retailers, says that revenue made by video games in the UK reached £4.74 That includes sales of digital and physical video games, covering PC, mobile and consoles. billion, a rise of 2.9% over the year before.

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Fading Physical Media and its Impact on the Gaming Industry

iXie gaming

From humble beginnings in the arcades to their evolution into home consoles, and then to handheld gaming devices, to the introduction of online gaming, and now subscription models, the industry has never been the same in any given decade from its origin. Just look at our blog on quirky gaming devices to get an idea of it.

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iXie’s approach to achieving 100% first-submission pass on all platforms 

iXie gaming

Today, games are available on various platforms like home consoles, mobile devices, handheld gaming devices, cloud gaming services, and the various launchers available on PCs. Where applicable, strict guidelines are followed regarding explicit content, violence, and language to maintain an appropriate gaming environment for users of all ages.

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Geoff Keighley on what makes gamescom Opening Night Live special, and why there’s no Autumn Game Fest

Game Development News

Ahead of this year's gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Geoff Keighley has taken the time to talk to Vince Pavey from MCV/DEVELOP about how, when and why the live show happens each year

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[From the industry] Xsolla powers web shop launches for 40 of the top 100 mobile games

Game Development News

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, shares insights that 40 of the top 100 mobile games have launched their Web Shop using Xsolla's solution

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The UK Games market grew to £7 billion in 2020

Gamesbrief

Looking at the infographic, several points stand out: Digital console software at £1.7 Digital console grew more in 2020 (24%) than mobile (21%). Obviously, it was a good year for new consoles, so maybe this is an unfair comparison, but I would hope for faster growth. VR hardware grew by less than any other category of hardware.

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