Publishing

Epic Games Store self-publishing closed beta now open
Steam Direct style process to see library, "Grow faster than ever before"

RuneScape maker Jagex bolsters Partners publishing label team
Wargaming, Bethesda and PlayStation vets join the new venture

Report: Kojima's next project could be published by Xbox
Follows Microsoft expressing interest in the Japanese market

Dontnod is getting into third-party publishing
First title is coming from previous PC Indie Pitch winner PortaPlay

Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic launches Friends publishing label
Firm is already working with three studios, details of first projects coming "soon"

Embracer acquisition is "rocket booster" for Gearbox ambitions
Follows the THQ Nordic parent firm splashing $1.3bn on the Borderlands maker