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A (Vertical) Slice of News, 15/10/2026
Source: Vertical Slice
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Chris Kerr discusses his new media outlet Vertical Slice and its pitch of fearless industry news reporting
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Epic Games goes “AI-First” for its now-delayed Star Wars shooter
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Planet Zoo 2 claws thro...
Valve’s eSafety problem: Playing Politics, October 2026
Steam? Terribly moderated? What a surprise 🤨
Valve’s lackadaisical trust and safety policies scrutinised by Australian regulator
Towards a UK video game strategy, 08/10/2026
Source: UK Video Games Council
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The UK Video Games Council’s Chair talks growing pains, early successes and a forthcoming growth strategy for the national games biz
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Google Play faces a £1bn lawsuit at the Competition Appeal...
Russia’s video game strategy revealed, 01/10/2026
Strategy for the Development of Russia’s Video Game Industry - Source: VIDO
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We analyse Russia’s recently published video game strategy and what it says about the sector’s ties to the Kremlin.
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EU’s Consumer Protection Cooper...
The Debrief, September 2026
EU Kids Act, a mooted Saudi merger and Xbox lay-offs lead September’s stories
EU KIDS Act set to impose additional restrictions to online games in Europe
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