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 … …
Sony clarifies re-order support for existing PlayStation discs
… "This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today." Alongside this news, Sony announced it will close the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027. …
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 . …