Epic Games to allow Fortnite developers to sell in-game items
From December, Fortnite creators will be able to sell items directly from their Fortnite islands.
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UKIE launches Interactive Entertainment Scotland
UKIE has launched Interactive Entertainment Scotland (IES), a new, dedicated Scottish body designed to "champion the country's rapidly growing games sector."
IGDA board of directors appoints new chair, additional executive appointments
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed Limpho Moeti as its chair, following the conclusion of Zak Whaley's term in June, making her the organisation's first chair from the global south.
Founders of Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds accuse parent company Krafton of "changing story mid-litigation"
The founders and former leadership team of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds have successfully blocked Krafton's request for a court-ordered protective order, claiming the publisher "chang[ed] its story mid-litigation about why it fired the founders and seized control over Unknown Worlds."
Nine Dots Studio's action-RPG Outward tops 3 million players | News-in-Brief
Bonfire Studios reveals its first game – nine years after it was founded by ex-Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo
Nine years after the company's foundation, Bonfire Studios has formally revealed its first game, Arkheron.
Netflix’s Splinter Cell animated series gets full trailer ahead of October premiere | News-in-brief
Randy Pitchford calls Borderlands 4 "pretty damn optimal" amidst PC performance complaints
Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has called Borderlands 4's performance "pretty damn optimal" in response to complaints about the game's optimization on PC.
Sony fires Ghost of Yotei artist, allegedly over Charlie Kirk joke
Update, September 22, 2025: Brian Fleming, co-founder and studio head at Sucker Punch Productions, has responded to claims that a senior artist on Ghost of Yotei was fired after making a joke about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
90% of gamers have played a remake or remaster, finds new report
90% of PC and console gamers have played a remaster or remake in the last 12 months, a new report has found.
Tanglewood Games calls for more support to develop game hubs in the North and across the UK
Update, September 17, 2025: Game Republic has supported Tanglewood Games' call for more support to develop game hubs and improved pathways in the north of England.
Adult game developer claims SubscribeStar has "soft-banned" their NSFW game
The developer of adult game Degrees of Lewdity claims they have been "soft-banned" from Patreon-like subscription platform SubscribeStar, positing ongoing action from conservative activists may be to blame.
IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition features new looks at Anno 117: Pax Romana and Dispatch
Trade body calls for stronger tax credits to support "disadvantaged" UK industry
Valve updates Steam to make it easier for devs to assess how discounts impact sales
Valve has updated Steam's revenue reporting system to make it easier for developers to "see the monetary impact of each discount that you have run."
Darrell Gallagher leaves Xbox following The Initiative’s closure
Darrell Gallagher, the former head of The Initiative, has left Xbox, following the shuttering of the studio earlier this year.
Video game TV adaptations boost player numbers 140% on average, says new report
TV adaptations of video games drive an average player growth of almost 140%, according to new research by Ampere Analysis.
Palworld leaving early access in 2026, amidst ongoing Nintendo lawsuit
Pocketpair is aiming to release Palworld 1.0 in 2026, despite the company’s ongoing legal battle with Nintendo.
Game Republic New Horizons reveals Taskmaster star as final headliner
Game Republic New Horizons has confirmed comedian Maisie Adam as the conference’s final headliner.
The Online Safety Act is causing some studios to rethink in-game features, says law firm
Studios are reconsidering certain in-game features due to the new rules set out by the UK Online Safety Act (OSA), a top law firm has said.