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Bad Magpie Revealed, Bringing Chaotic Bird Mischief to Xbox and PCMilktooth has revealed Bad Magpie, a narrative adventure game featuring a one-winged magpie with a penchant for shiny objects and a mysterious obsession with a fallen star. The game will feature chaotic puzzle design with multiple solutions and a non-linear open world. Bad Magpie is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox on PC, and Steam.
UK government commits £28.5 million to supporting local game developersThe UK government has committed £28.5 million to support its domestic video game industry through the UK Games Fund. This funding aims to boost economic growth by providing grants for new companies, game prototyping, and scaling up studios. An additional £1.5 million will support the London Games Festival over three years.- NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORENew Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.