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The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been revealed, with the games cohort made up of Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison.

GamesIndustry.biz has exclusive interviews with each of them.

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Meet the UK's 2025 video game BAFTA Breakthroughs
Kyle Banks, Stanley Baxton, Sally Beaumont, Mark Choi, and Cara Ellison provide exclusive interviews for GamesIndustry.biz.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 director says AI can help, but not replace, creatives www.gamesindustry.biz/witcher-3-an...
Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 director says AI can help, but not replace, creatives
CD Projekt veteran Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has argued that while AI has a place in development, it should not replace peop…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Report: Rockstar fired staff after Slack policy changes prompted discussion in external DIscord
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Report: Rockstar fired staff after Slack policy changes prompted discussion in external DIscord
A new report claims that Grand Theft Auto giant Rockstar’s recent dismissal of 34 staff for "gross misconduct" was trig…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Valve says Steam Machine pricing will be in line with similarly-specced PCs: www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-steam-...
Valve: Steam Machine pricing be "pretty competitive" with equivalent PCs
PC games giant Valve has said that its recently announced Steam Machine hardware will be a "good deal" when it comes to…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Saudi Arabia's investment fund, owner of Savvy Games Group and backer of the EA buyout, is said to be limiting new investments due to a shortage of cash: www.gamesindustry.biz/saudi-arabia...
Saudi Arabia's investment fund reported to be limiting new investments as cash runs low
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is allegedly low on cash for new investments, after a multi-year spending s…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is using AI, but cautions "it's not as useful as some companies would have you believe yet"
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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is using AI, but cautions "it's not as useful as some companies would have you believe yet"
Rockstar Games co-founder and Absurd Ventures founder Dan Houser has broken rank with many of his industry peers, ackno…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Roblox CEO holds "tense" interview about child safety but insists "Roblox is an amazing platform right now for your kid"
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Roblox CEO holds "tense" interview about child safety but insists "Roblox is an amazing platform right now for your kid"
New York Times podcast hosts Casey Newton and Kevin Roose have published a "tense" interview with Roblox CEO David Basz…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The dismal debut of the UK's newest gaming expo - and why people want the organisers to try again www.gamesindustry.biz/to-the-moon-...
To The Moon Expo: "I probably could’ve counted the number of attendees on one hand"
Images of empty spaces flooded social media following the debut of the UK's newest games event. Those who were there explain what happened
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November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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The dismal debut of the UK's newest gaming expo - and why people want the organisers to try again www.gamesindustry.biz/to-the-moon-...
To The Moon Expo: "I probably could’ve counted the number of attendees on one hand"
Images of empty spaces flooded social media following the debut of the UK's newest games event. Those who were there explain what happened
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November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is using AI, but cautions "it's not as useful as some companies would have you believe yet"
www.gamesindustry.biz/rockstar-co-...
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser is using AI, but cautions "it's not as useful as some companies would have you believe yet"
Rockstar Games co-founder and Absurd Ventures founder Dan Houser has broken rank with many of his industry peers, ackno…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Roblox CEO holds "tense" interview about child safety but insists "Roblox is an amazing platform right now for your kid"
www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-ceo-h...
Roblox CEO holds "tense" interview about child safety but insists "Roblox is an amazing platform right now for your kid"
New York Times podcast hosts Casey Newton and Kevin Roose have published a "tense" interview with Roblox CEO David Basz…
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Saudi Arabia's investment fund, owner of Savvy Games Group and backer of the EA buyout, is said to be limiting new investments due to a shortage of cash: www.gamesindustry.biz/saudi-arabia...
Saudi Arabia's investment fund reported to be limiting new investments as cash runs low
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is allegedly low on cash for new investments, after a multi-year spending s…
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Valve says Steam Machine pricing will be in line with similarly-specced PCs: www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-steam-...
Valve: Steam Machine pricing be "pretty competitive" with equivalent PCs
PC games giant Valve has said that its recently announced Steam Machine hardware will be a "good deal" when it comes to…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Ubisoft's latest NPC AI project feels like something that could easily wear the "Tom Clancy's" prefix: www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisofts-ai-...
Ubisoft's AI NPC project can now deliver sarcastic GMs, helpful team-mates and hidden lore - and is being playtested now
Ubisoft's first AI showcase was all about conversation. Its second, Teammates, is all about combat, and a group of thre…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Rob Fahey explores how discussions over where "the line" lies for using AI assets often ignore a universal truth of consumer behaviour

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AI assets are an unconscionable risk for premium-priced games | Opinion
Discussions over where "the line" lies for using AI assets often ignore a universal truth of consumer behaviour – we pay a premium for authenticity and realness
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Ubisoft has announced the completion of Tencent's €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios, the division in charge of the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises.

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Ubisoft's Tencent deal goes through
The French publisher confirms a €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Ubisoft's latest NPC AI project feels like something that could easily wear the "Tom Clancy's" prefix: www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisofts-ai-...
Ubisoft's AI NPC project can now deliver sarcastic GMs, helpful team-mates and hidden lore - and is being playtested now
Ubisoft's first AI showcase was all about conversation. Its second, Teammates, is all about combat, and a group of thre…
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Since launching in October, Battlefield 6 has become both the best-selling game of 2025 in the US and the biggest seller in the franchise's history

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Battlefield 6 debuts as best-selling game of 2025 in US
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 328,000 units in October 2025, 68% ahead of original Switch sales according to Circana data
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November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won big at the Golden Joystick Awards last night, taking home six accolades while developer Sandfall Interactive was named Studio of the Year

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Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep Golden Joystick Awards 2025
French developer won seven awards, including Studio of the Year and Game of the Year
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November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Ubisoft has announced the completion of Tencent's €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios, the division in charge of the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises.

www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisofts-ten...
Ubisoft's Tencent deal goes through
The French publisher confirms a €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Rob Fahey explores how discussions over where "the line" lies for using AI assets often ignore a universal truth of consumer behaviour

www.gamesindustry.biz/ai-assets-ar...
AI assets are an unconscionable risk for premium-priced games | Opinion
Discussions over where "the line" lies for using AI assets often ignore a universal truth of consumer behaviour – we pay a premium for authenticity and realness
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Ubisoft has announced H1 earnings "ahead of expectations" and confirmed it is on track to close its €1.16 billion partnership deal with Tencent

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Ubisoft announces H1 earnings "ahead of expectations", confirms Tencent deal to close "in coming days"
Restructuring, 1,500 job losses, and "discipline in recruitment" expected to deliver €100 million in savings
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Since launching in October, Battlefield 6 has become both the best-selling game of 2025 in the US and the biggest seller in the franchise's history

www.gamesindustry.biz/battlefield-...
Battlefield 6 debuts as best-selling game of 2025 in US
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 328,000 units in October 2025, 68% ahead of original Switch sales according to Circana data
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won big at the Golden Joystick Awards last night, taking home six accolades while developer Sandfall Interactive was named Studio of the Year

www.gamesindustry.biz/sandfall-int...
Sandfall Interactive and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep Golden Joystick Awards 2025
French developer won seven awards, including Studio of the Year and Game of the Year
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November 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Pokémon TCG Pocket wins Google Play's Best Game of the Year award
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Pokémon TCG Pocket wins Google Play's Best Game of the Year award
Google Play has unveiled its Best Of lists for 2025, with Pokémon TCG Pocket, Candy Crush Solitaire, Disco Elysium, and…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM