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Poki business development manager Romy Halfweeg.

Poki business development manager Romy Halfweeg.

In tomorrow's issue, we speak to Poki business development head Romy Halfweeg on the future of web-games and defining "instant casual". That's in addition to opinion from @robfahey.net on next week's GDC.

Live at 2pm GMT. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

05.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Perhaps the international attendance figures next week will prove all [fears] unfounded, but it certainly seems likely that GDC's position as a global event will be diminished."

Could 2026 be GDC's swansong? This week, Rob Fahey assesses the state of the event. Sign up: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

04.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week we analyse Xbox's leadership shake-up but also talk to @nyamakop.co.za about the recent release of Africanfuturist heist game Relooted. Ben Myres tells us about its cultural impact and the challenges of making African-themed, African-inspired games. Sign up: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

25.02.2026 09:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, we talk to @ustwogames.co.uk about its shift to PC – which came at a cost – and why subscription services aren't sustainable. We also chat to @gamescomdev.bsky.social about next week's Lisbon Leadership Summit and the need for high level privacy. Subscribe here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

20.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, we’re reporting live from DICE 2026 – guest writer @neillong.bsky.social made it to Las Vegas and describes an atmosphere leadened by the death of Vince Zampella.

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13.02.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Asia is having this really beautiful gaming renaissance right now that I think a lot of people in the West aren't realising."

This week, we talk to @buckycm.bsky.social about the Japanese indie scene, Pocketpair Publishing and what indie *really* means.

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12.02.2026 11:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of Cairn, a videogame developed by The Game Bakers.

A screenshot of Cairn, a videogame developed by The Game Bakers.

In today's edition, we speak to The Game Bakers' @emericthoa.bsky.social on Cairn and the advantages France presents to indie devs. Also, Chucklefish COO @donnaorl.bsky.social talks publishing and converting a decade of Witchbrook wishlists. Live at 2pm GMT. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

06.02.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week's issue we look back at Kate Edwards' talk during Pocket Gamer Connects, discussing the challenges of creating culturally sensitive videogames in an increasingly polarising world. Tune in on Friday to read more, subscribe here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

29.01.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week's issue and ahead of BAFTA Games in Concert, we talk to @baftagames.bsky.social committee chair Tara Saunders and committee member Adele Cutting about the event & the role music plays in the wider cultural recognition of games. Sign up to read more on Friday: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

28.01.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
UK minister Chris Bryant with Steel Media chairman Chris James at PGC this week in London. Image credit: Pocket Gamer Connects/Steel Media Ltd/Martin Burton.

UK minister Chris Bryant with Steel Media chairman Chris James at PGC this week in London. Image credit: Pocket Gamer Connects/Steel Media Ltd/Martin Burton.

This week's edition reports from Pocket Gamer Connects on the call for government industry assistance in the UK. We also speak to Secret Mode co-founder James Schall about the console versions of Escape The Backrooms. Live at 2pm UK. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

23.01.2026 10:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This week, we talk to two legendary British developers: Introversion Software and Jagex.

Jagex's Jon Bellamy chats about 25 years of RuneScape and Introversion's Mark Morris about The Last Starship finally leaving Early Access.

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16.01.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Key art from RuneScape.

Key art from RuneScape.

RuneScape's 25th birthday celebrations were announced today, detailing an impressive roadmap for the franchise. In tomorrow's edition, we speak to Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy about what's next for the world's most successful free MMO. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

15.01.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Key art from Introversion Software's The Last Starship.

Key art from Introversion Software's The Last Starship.

This Friday, we talk to Introversion Software co-founder and managing director Mark Morris about indie development, The Last Starship and more. Definitely don't miss this. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

13.01.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a character from Grand Theft Auto VI.

Screenshot of a character from Grand Theft Auto VI.

Our first issue of the year contains industry predictions for 2026 from @robfahey.net, as well as opinion from @intogames.bsky.social on why game retailers should be thinking more along the lines of the book. Live at 2pm GMT. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenew...

09.01.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, we welcome @intogames.bsky.social's Brandon Cole for a guest piece on creating meaning behind every purchase and the necessity to look "beyond the nearest sale, the most tantalising discount, the optimal launch date." Subscribe here to read more on Friday: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

08.01.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Generative AI, Steam Machine, Grand Theft Auto VI, funding challenges... What does 2026 have in store for the videogames industry? Rob Fahey sketches out some broad strokes for the next 12 months in our first issue of the year, out this Friday. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

07.01.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The new edition of Edge, available next week, crowns the winners of 2025. In this week’s Knowledge, read a preview extract from Edge 419's full-blown eight-page interview with Sandfall Interactive about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success. Sign up to read more on Friday: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

18.12.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Finding ways to adapt, thrive and build sustainable success in the videogame industry
Finding ways to adapt, thrive and build sustainable success in the videogame industry YouTube video by FGS

As the debate around genAI is rekindled yet again, this is a good opportunity to point you in the direction of our recent Knowledge Live panel, which covered whether the tech can meaningfully contribute to sustainable development

A recap is now available on YouTubeπŸ‘‡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzIN...

17.12.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The games sector has endured another year of ups and downs – in this week's issue, Ampere's Piers Harding-Rolls looks back at 2025's biggest trends. We also talk to @neowiz.bsky.social's Sean Kim about the Korean firm's global ambitions. Read more on Friday, sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

11.12.2025 15:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week's issue, we also talk to developer @adhocstudio.com about episodic releases, why it worked for Dispatch and why "from every metric, from a production perspective, no one should do this." Read more this afternoon, subscribe here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

28.11.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As the debate about AI generated content is rekindled yet again, our Knowledge Live panellists presented a candid discussion about whether gen AI can meaningfully contribute to sustainable game development. Read more in this week’s issue, out Friday. Subscribe here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

27.11.2025 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this week's issue, we talk to @bluebackpack.bsky.social about indie resilience, the making of The Berlin Apartment, the power of working as a collective, and its big plans for the Asian market. Sign up to receive the issue on Friday: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

12.11.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Slide detailing Knowledge's first live event on November 20 in London.

Slide detailing Knowledge's first live event on November 20 in London.

Signed up for our live panel in London next week? It features @jumpovertheage.com, @itshannahflynn.bsky.social, @newjorg.bsky.social and Agostino Simonetta. There's no charge (even the coffee's free) and it's open to everyone with a professional interest in games. Do it! bit.ly/knowledgelive

11.11.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Slide detailing Knowledge's first live event on November 20 in London.

Slide detailing Knowledge's first live event on November 20 in London.

Signed up for our live panel in London next week? It features @jumpovertheage.com, @itshannahflynn.bsky.social, @newjorg.bsky.social and Agostino Simonetta. There's no charge (even the coffee's free) and it's open to everyone with a professional interest in games. Do it! bit.ly/knowledgelive

11.11.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Logos for Knowledge's discussion panel on November 20.

Logos for Knowledge's discussion panel on November 20.

We're holding our first live @edgeknowledge.bsky.social event, a discussion panel on surviving the current climate as part of the videogame industry, on November 20 in London. Get full details and sign up for free right here: bit.ly/knowledgelive

10.11.2025 12:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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In this week's issue, we chat to Ubisoft Mainz co-founder Thomas PottkΓ€mper about Anno 117: Pax Romana, 30 years of game development, and why a player-centric approach is the only way to stay relevant in today's ecosystem. Sign up here to read more on Friday, 2pm UK: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

06.11.2025 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Details of the first Knowledge Live panel, taking place in London on November 20.

Details of the first Knowledge Live panel, taking place in London on November 20.

Knowledge's first live event is free and open to anyone who works in games or has any professional interest in the industry. This panel debate will discuss the subject of adapting and thriving in the current business landscape. Sign-up takes less than a minute: bit.ly/knowledgelive

06.11.2025 14:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Knowledge live panel registration Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: Arrive 9:30 for refreshments; panel discussion begins at 10:00 Location: The Royal Horseguards Hotel (Whitehall Suite), 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ The g...

I'm going to be hosting @edgeknowledge.bsky.social's first live panel discussion in London on November 20, featuring @newjorg.bsky.social, @itshannahflynn.bsky.social, @jumpovertheage.com and Agostino Simonetta. Sign up here (for free): docs.google.com/forms/d/1EQ7...

05.11.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Knowledge is organising its first live discussion panel on November 20 in London, ahead of the Golden Joystick Awards. Attendance is free for Knowledge readers who work in the videogame industry. More info and sign up here: tinyurl.com/2umcuzwn

04.11.2025 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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This week, @damisanthrope.bsky.social reports back from Evo France, a jubilant celebration for the fighting game community despite the shadow of new Saudi owners. Read more this afternoon, also featuring an analysis of Xbox's strategic shift from Rob Fahey. Sign up here: bit.ly/knowledgenewsletter

24.10.2025 08:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0