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Annual fighting game tournament EVO was more popular than ever in 2013, according to broadcast partner Twitch.tv. Joystiq reports on a statement from Twitch’s VP of marketing Matthew DiPietro, who revealed record breaking figures for the Vegas-based event. "It was nearly fifty percent higher than last year’s EVO, which was …
Read More »Poll suggests little next-gen interest in Japan
Although there are indications that there’s a decent appetite for Xbox One and PS4 in the West, the same can’t necessarily be said of Japan. Kotaku reports the Japan.Internet.com poll found that only 2.5 per cent of respondents intended to purchase an Xbox One during its launch window, whenever that …
Read More »UK journalists join Gamescom 2013 jury
Koelnmesse, organisers of the world’s biggest trade and consumers video games show Gamescom, have named the jury for this year’s Gamescom Awards. Once again, journalists from around Europe will be judging the best games of the show, by console and by genre. This year’s jury includes several familiar faces from …
Read More »MCV India Weekly Wrap-Up
This week was once again dominated by developments surrounding EA’s decision to hike PC game prices in India. The #EAPCIndia Twitter campaign picked up steam and received quite a bit of international media support. MCV India also took the opportunity to look at things from EA’s perspective. Here’s a quick …
Read More »Valve coming to the UK?
Valve is looking at opening a UK office. The Steam giant is currently sounding out the UK development scene at the Develop in Brighton conference, and is looking at the potential viability of a UK office. UK developers could also work at its Seattle office or in a newly set …
Read More »European studio stars honoured at 2013 Develop Awards
18 different companies claimed key accolades at the Develop Industry Excellence Awards this week. Winners hailed from across Europe – and indeed around the world as the Development Legend was handed to the co-founders of Epic Games. The full list of winners can be found below. Supercell, the Finnish studio …
Read More »Gamescom offers cheap flights
Gamescom organisers Koelnmesse is offering international visitors assistance to ensure they can get to Cologne in time for this year’s event. The firm is offering discounted flights with Lufthansa, as well as low-price tickets with Germanwings.com. Industry professionals can receive assistance with booking their trip by heading to the Travel …
Read More »Last 10 tickets left for the Develop Awards
Just a handful of tickets remain for the Develop Awards. Next week’s event takes place on the evening of July 10th at the Brighton Hilton Metropole. 500 games execs are already set to attend. You can click here to book your ticket right now. Other enquiries should go to Kathryn.Humphrey@intentmedia.co.uk …
Read More »VIDEO: Conan O’Brien rounds up E3
American funnyman Conan O’Brien was at E3. And his experience was probably a little different to everyone else’s. In the short below the presenter visits all three platform holder stands, admires some cosplay, plays a few games, pokes fun at Major Nelson and says Bayonetta is a future version of …
Read More »Have you booked your place for the Develop Awards 2013?
The Develop Awards returns in just over two weeks on July 10th at the Brighton Metropole hotel. Have you booked your place yet? Tables and seats for the event are selling fast as the game industry prepares to descend on Brighton to recognise the sector’s finest talent. This year’s event …
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