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Intel releases neural texture compression SDK for game devs

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Intel launches neural texture compression SDK to help game developers cut texture storage and memory use, with up to 17x savings.
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Nvidia unveils data-centre RTX servers for game dev

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Nvidia pitches RTX PRO data-centre servers to virtualise game development, unifying creative, AI and QA workloads on shared GPUs.
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From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR

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From gaming roots to AI-era PR, women in tech can turn media visibility into authority, unlocking investors, customers and influence.
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Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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PvX is betting on data-rich user acquisition, offering mobile game studios revenue-linked funding and analytics that banks still overlook.
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The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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China's mobile gaming market earned US $32.7bn in 2024, with domestic ad agencies vital in funding developers' global expansion and scaling efforts.
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Xsolla unveils LiveOps suite to boost D2C game monetisation

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Xsolla launches its LiveOps Management Suite, a no-code tool to help game developers boost direct-to-consumer monetisation with real-time campaign management.
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Xsolla launches Unity SDK to boost direct game monetisation

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Xsolla has launched a new Unity SDK to help developers monetise games directly, with cross-platform support and over 1,000 payment methods worldwide.
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Xsolla updates Web Shop for mobile games to boost direct revenue

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Xsolla updates its Web Shop for mobile games, boosting direct revenue with new features that enhance monetisation and player retention for studios worldwide.
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Lenovo unveils Legion 9i with 3D display for creators & gamers

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Lenovo unveils Legion 9i (18, 10), a gaming laptop with top-tier specs and AI features, launching June 2025 at EUR €4,499 for gamers and creators alike.
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Xsolla report reveals video game industry trends & EU regulatory shifts

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Xsolla's latest report spotlights game development trends, EU regulations favouring developers, and a 25% job growth prediction in the industry by 2032.
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Adobe integrates Firefly AI into Substance 3D for game devs

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Adobe introduces Firefly-powered generative AI features into its Substance 3D design platform, enhancing efficiency and creative potential for game developers and VFX professionals.
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k-ID unveils global gaming safety platform for age-appropriate app dev

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Tech firm k-ID introduces revolutionary platform to ensure global gaming safety compliance and providing age-appropriate experiences for young gamers.
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NVIDIA releases the GeForce RTX 4060 game-ready driver

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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The NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture at the heart of the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a massive upgrade, with AI-powered DLSS 3, and supercharging creative apps.
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Booming NZ games sector earning more than Australia's

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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New data shows New Zealand's interactive games industry earns a third more than its Australian counterpart while employing half as many people.
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Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies

Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.
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Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k

Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.
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Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as 'Legion Epprentice'

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Lenovo has announced the winner of its Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship, an initiative created to encourage budding developers wanting a career in gaming.
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NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets

Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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Animoca Brands acquires San Fran gaming company behind Power Rangers

Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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In a major move, Animoca Brands acquires the San Francisco-based gaming firm nWay for AUD $11.4 million, aiming to tap into competitive gaming markets.