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Runescape has generated over $800m in revenue since 2001 launch

Speaking at Develop: Brighton, Phil Mansell – the CEO of Jagex – revealed that Runescape has generated more than $800m (£605m) over the game’s 17 year life. The MMO has also racked up over 250m player accounts and despite its age, Mansell claims that the game’s user base is still …

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Jagex to sponsor the award for New Studio at the Develop Awards 2018

Each year MCV hosts the Develop Awards, the biggest awards night in the games development industry, and 2018’s event is no exception. This year the event will play host to over 500 people, representing 175 companies from around the world. Sponsoring the award for New Studio is Jagex, the Cambridge-based …

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Jagex and the invention of Living Games

Jagex is looking to become the home of living games, an evolution of the live games as a service phenomenon that is enveloping the industry. Jem Alexander speaks to Phil Mansell, studio CEO, to discuss.

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RuneScape Deadman Autumn International winner is disqualified following investigation

The team behind Old School RuneScape has finally responded to the controversy that engulfed the recent Deadman Autumn Invitational. Viewers became suspicious after some odd behaviour and string of mystery disconnects blighted the final game. The decision to split the last 200 players into four separate islands also raised eyebrows, …

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