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Questions about GamesRadar+

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What is GamesRadar+ and who owns it?

GamesRadar+ is an entertainment website covering video game news, reviews, previews, and interviews. It is owned by Future plc. The site was renamed from GamesRadar to GamesRadar+ in November 2014 following a series of mergers with other Future Publishing properties.

What sites were merged into GamesRadar+ in 2014?

Total Film and SFX merged into GamesRadar in September 2014, followed by Edge and Computer and Video Games in December 2014. The combined, expanded site was officially renamed GamesRadar+ in November 2014.

Why did Texas sue GamesRadar in 2007?

Texas filed a lawsuit against Future US in December 2007, alleging GamesRadar violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting personal data from children under 13 without parental notice or consent. The final outcome against Future plc was never made public record.

What happened to the GamesRadar UK forum in 2008?

On the 14th of August 2008, Future announced the UK forum would be closed and merged with the US forums. Former UK forum moderators responded by launching an independent community called GRcade.

Who has served as GamesRadar+ editor-in-chief?

Daniel Dawkins was announced as GamesRadar+ Global Editor-in-Chief on the 4th of February 2016. He moved to a broader Future role in 2019 and was succeeded as editor by Sam Loveridge. Rachel Weber was appointed Managing Editor in May 2019.

What is the Future Games Show and when did GamesRadar+ start organizing it?

The Future Games Show is a digital gaming showcase organized by GamesRadar+. The site began hosting it in June 2020, marking a shift from covering industry events to producing one.