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London-based Curve Studios has confirmed that it too is hard at work on games set for distribution via both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Store.
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17 hours ago
More remote teams, working across multiple time zones, delivering titles for streaming platforms – how devs see the games of this new decade
New survey helps us to see where the biggest areas for change are likely to fall over the next ten y…
18 hours ago
Just what is Sony’s strategy for making PS5 updates to key PS4 exclusives?
Where are the PS5 updates for God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us Part 2, Bloodborne... …
24 hours ago
“A new, fast and playful way of creating games and experiences without coding” – A closer look at CREY’s social gaming network
The Roblox IPO has brought further attention to user-content driven platforms. CREY is just such a p…
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Huuuge, Inc to undertake an initial public offering
Huuuge expects that gross proceeds from the issuance of new shares will amount to up to approximatel…
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US consumers spent $56.9 billion on gaming in 2020
The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of 2020, with annual dollar sales being the second …
Team 17 games set for both XBLA and PNP
West Yorkshire-based Team 17 has confirmed that the latest episode in its well-known Worms franchise is headed for Xbox Live Arcade - just days before its PlayStation Network Platform game Lemmings 2 rolls out for the PS3 launch.
Read More »Rockpool signed by Sega
Is there no end to Sega's courting UK developers for new games software? Seems not - they've just signed up Rockpool Games for a bunch of mobile titles.
Read More »PhysX boosts Bioware engine
Physics engine provider Ageia and developer Bioware are teaming up, with PhysX set to be integrated into the studio's Eclipse game engine.
Read More »10tacle wrapped around Ferrari licence
Racing game studio 10tacle has landed an exclusive deal with Ferrari that sees the classic car maker's vehicles appear in a slew of upcoming titles.
Read More »Buena Vista opens Nintendo-only studio
Disney-owned Buena Vista Games has announced that it will open a new games development studio in the US that will be dedicated to making games for Nintendo's DS and Wii platforms.
Read More »Euro Serious Games summit returns
Games development event organiser Lyon Game has confirmed that the Serious Games Summit Europe will return in December, newly envigorated via a collaboration with GDC organiser CMP.
Read More »Bizarre IP heads to mobile
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, the Xbox Live Arcade title created by Develop Award Grand Prix-winning studio Bizarre Creations, is set to make the move to mobile following a deal with Sony BMG.
Read More »Now Digimask joins Epic’s IPP
Epic's Integrated Partner Program is growing by the hour - with facial capture company Digimask the latest to reveal it is part of the support group for the Unreal game development engine.
Read More »Leading the way in concept design
A former Lionhead designer has struck out solo to start his own concept art and design service.
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“A new, fast and playful way of creating games and experiences without coding” – A closer look at CREY’s social gaming network
The Roblox IPO has brought further attention to user-content driven platforms. CREY is just such a platform, which uses a code-free design system to allow anyone to create content for its community.
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“No one’s has done this before. No one’s really tried to tell a story in this way.” – The ambitious story of Wallace and Gromit: The Big Fix Up’s transmedia approach
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“Odyssey will transform the multiplayer experience in Elite” – Taking the next step for Elite Dangerous
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“The goal is survival, not elimination” – Behind the scenes of Midwinter Entertainment’s debut title, Scavengers
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PR Panel 2021: Eight PR experts look back on a hard year, plus the new consoles, preparing for the year ahead and the return of events
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“We are heading down a positive path – one where more people get to play great games.” – James Butcher, Xbox UK and Ireland
Every month an industry leader wraps up MCV/DEVELOP with their unique insight This month we talk to James Butcher, Xbox UK and Ireland Category Director
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Ins and Outs – January 2021’s industry hires roundup
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“The games industry is always evolving, providing players with more realistic, larger and more advanced games to play” – Creative Assembly’s Yasmin Curren
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Heading off-road and into the next-gen with DIRT 5 and Dolby Atmos
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“Previous clients come back to us again and again, which I think is the ultimate telling point” – Aardvark Swift Studio Spotlight: Tag Games
