Activision Blizzard urges shareholders to vote against New York's proposed annual abuse report
Publisher claims its efforts are best spent directly responding to employee concerns
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James Batchelor, Editor-in-Chief
James Batchelor has been a journalist in the games industry since 2006, and joined GamesIndustry in 2016, rising to Editor-in-Chief in 2021. He previously served as editor of Develop, and has written for Eurogamer, NintendoLife and MCV. He also runs the Non-Violent Game of the Day blog to showcase the full breadth of video games and their subject matter. He does still play violent games, but always on Story/Easy mode.
Recent articles by James Batchelor
The industry has embraced remote working. Now what?
Developers and PRs discuss the future of working in the games industry, and how to better support your staff
Embracer acquires Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal for $300m
Square Enix also sells Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and other IP, plus over 50 back catalogue games
Epic Games faces labour complaint over allegedly refusing to hire union supporter
Complainant believes she was shunned for labour advocacy work, Epic claims this activity did not factor into decision
Yuji Naka took Square Enix to court over unfinished Balan Wonderworld
Veteran developer says he was removed as director of the project six months before the game launched
Electronic Arts seeks more influencers as it opens Creator Network to all
Previously invite-only initiative aims to have over 5,000 creators making content around EA games by the end of the year
Revenues up 6% to $3.74bn in Xbox's best non-holiday quarter to date
Content and services, including Xbox Game Pass, grew 4% to £3.02 billion, but fell short of expectations
"Until I'm old and grey, I'm going to keep turning my silly ideas into games"
Taiwo Omisore discusses his path to becoming a self-taught mobile developer, and why he's keen for it to remain a hobby
Women and over 50s show biggest UK games spending increase since 2019
Barclays transaction data study also shows average games purchase is £15.11
Crytek adopts permanent remote working options
80% of Crysis developer's staff now work from home
Nintendo and Illumination delay Mario movie into 2023
Film will debut in North America on April 7, followed by Japan on April 28
March spend down 15% to £4.9 billion, Q1 down 8% to $13.9 billion | US Monthly Charts
Elden Ring remains the best-selling game of the year so far, fending off eight new releases last Month
Ubisoft reportedly attracting buyout interest
Share price rises as "several equity firms" study the Assassin's Creed publisher, but no negotiations have taken place
Sony gender discrimination lawsuit dismissed, but plaintiff may file amended complaint
Former PlayStation employee given second chance after initial complaint was dismissed due to lack of detailed allegations
Paradox Interactive invites indies to make their own Vampire: The Masquerade games
New incubator initiative will give developers up to 67% of revenues from games, launches first six games via Itch.io
Gearbox to acquire Tiny Tina co-developer Lost Boys Interactive
Studio adds 220 staff to Gearbox, will operate as an independent subsidiary and contribute to future Gearbox games
Bluehole MMO Tera is shutting down
Servers will close on June 30 after studio decides to cease development after eleven years
Nordic Game organisers respond to sexual harassment allegations, unveil whistle-blower program
Conference team conducted seven-month investigation into accusations, program director Jacob Riis has stepped down
Ubisoft Scalar aims to make games more like the web
Patrick Bach and Per Olof Romell of Stockholm studio discuss the Assassin's Creed publisher's newest tech
CD Projekt Red brings Witcher 3 next-gen update in house, delays it indefinitely
Studio is “currently evaluating the scope of work to be done”
Tencent cutting off Chinese gamers' access to foreign games
May 31 update to internet acceleration app will only support games operating in China
Kirby and the Forgotten Land puts Nintendo back on top | Japan Boxed Monthly Charts
Half the top ten games were new entries, thanks to arrival of Gran Turismo 7, Triangle Strategy and Stranger of Paradise
Growing Black Girl Gamers from a safe space into a progressive space
Founder and CEO Jay-Ann Lopez on what the industry can do to combat racism and discrimination
Nintendo splashes $40m on land for new development building near headquarters
Twelve-storey building due to be completed by 2028, will focus on R&D
Former Jagex CEO Rod Cousens resurfaces as co-CEO of Huuuge Games
Industry veteran will share role with mobile publisher's founder Anton Gauffin
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