Sony begins rolling out age verification for PlayStation in UK and Ireland
… "We use an age verification service to help deliver an age-appropriate experience and support online safety."
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Fortyseven Communications to open UK branch; sister agency Indigo Pearl joins the fold
… Indigo Pearl will continue serving its clients, supported by additional resources from Fortyseven’s new London team. …
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultant
… "Bringing Larry in to help support continued engagement with the fans that kept Commodore alive while also welcoming a new generation of fans is a natural next step for us in rebooting the brand." Hryb added: "I've always believed the best thing a company can do is partner with its community – and … …
Sara Veal's framework for a more sustainable and supportive games industry
… The organisation has supported 21 charities, many of which receive recurring support. …
"Indie titles now routinely produce launches with AAA-level concurrent player counts" – How to prepare in case of viral success
… "The pattern that gets our attention is consistent across games that turn into hits: multiplayer-first design, a genre with proven community server demand, and a team that understands the community they're building for," says Stange. …
What is Huqiao Games?
… Huqiao Games has also seen success with deeper titles when they are properly supported. …
"The problem with online toxicity, that's something that we can solve today" – The AI system that promises to detect signs of grooming
… But also from the market perspective, players don't want to be in a community where there are only toxic people. And we see they escape from that community and go somewhere else." Aiba isn't the only tech company working on anti-toxicity and anti-grooming solutions. …
Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcase
… Each purchase supports non-profit initiatives led by Day of the Devs and the AIAS Foundation. …
Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize
… Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions filed to unionize with support from the Communications Workers of America CWA earlier this month . …
The devs of Chinese hit The Scroll of Taiwu on what Western devs get wrong in China - and why they rejected generative AI
… Now, as The Scroll of Taiwu finally leaves Early Access – launching with full English language support for the very first time – the developers discuss the evolving Chinese market, the importance of community engagement, and the thorny topic of AI. …