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GamesRadar+ absorbed Total Film and SFX in November 2014 to create a sprawling multimedia hub. This merger marked the birth of the project and the consolidation of Future plc's digital gaming presence.
Future US faced a lawsuit in 2007 for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The suit alleged the site failed to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.
GamesRadar released a freeware app for iOS in 2011 to allow users to browse cheats, guides, and walkthroughs on mobile devices. This move was part of a broader effort to adapt to the changing landscape of digital consumption.
The UK forum for GamesRadar was closed and merged with the US forums on the 14th of August 2008. This strategic decision to garner US readership sparked controversy and led to the formation of GRcade by the moderators of the original UK forums.
Daniel Dawkins was announced as the Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+ in 2016. He later became Future's Content Director of Games and Film in 2019 before being replaced by Sam Loveridge.
GamesRadar+ began organizing the Future Games Show in June 2020. This digital showcase became a cornerstone of the site's identity in the post-pandemic era and offered a platform for developers to showcase their latest projects.