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The Game Business

Christopher Dring

Expert analysis, exclusive data, and in-depth interviews on the global video game industry — delivered by industry insider Christopher Dring.

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    Chris has spent 17-year writing about the games business. He helped produce over 450 editions of MCV magazine, before joining GamesIndustry.biz to oversee editorial, sales and events. He loves market data, and formed TheGamesBusiness in 2025.

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