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Alex Calvin is a freelance journalist who writes about the business of games. He started out at UK trade paper MCV in 2013 and left as deputy editor over three years later. In June 2017, he joined Steel Media as the editor for new site PCGamesInsider.biz. In October 2019 he left this full-time position at the company but still contributes to the site on a daily basis. He has also written for GamesIndustry.biz, VGC, Games London, The Observer/Guardian and Esquire UK.
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Apr 14th, 2020
ESRB to flag random loot mechanics in games
Follows the introduction of in-game purchases more than two years ago
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Apr 9th, 2020
Google Stadia Pro is free for two months
1080p is now the default resolution in order to not take up too much bandwidth
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Apr 8th, 2020
ESA confirms that E3 2020 digital event won't be taking place
But trade body says it will be supporting companies who were meant to be at the show
News
Mar 30th, 2020
Assassin's Creed: Origins actor Abubakar Salim founds new UK studio Silver Rain Games
News
Mar 30th, 2020
World Health Organisation teams up with games industry for #PlayApartTogether campaign
Zynga, Playtika, Kabam, Snap Games, Wooga, Glu, and more are on board
News
Mar 23rd, 2020
Report: GameStop shuts its doors after claims it is "essential retail"
Now offering "delivery at the door" service for stores that remain open
News
Mar 16th, 2020
Gamescom organisers confirm trade show is still happening
Cologne-based event not affected by restrictions on gatherings in the city just yet
ESRB to flag random loot mechanics in games
Follows the introduction of in-game purchases more than two years ago
Google Stadia Pro is free for two months
1080p is now the default resolution in order to not take up too much bandwidth
ESA confirms that E3 2020 digital event won't be taking place
But trade body says it will be supporting companies who were meant to be at the show
Assassin's Creed: Origins actor Abubakar Salim founds new UK studio Silver Rain Games
World Health Organisation teams up with games industry for #PlayApartTogether campaign
Zynga, Playtika, Kabam, Snap Games, Wooga, Glu, and more are on board
Report: GameStop shuts its doors after claims it is "essential retail"
Now offering "delivery at the door" service for stores that remain open
Gamescom organisers confirm trade show is still happening
Cologne-based event not affected by restrictions on gatherings in the city just yet
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