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Ahead of TIGA’s Games Summit this Friday, for which Develop is the media partner, TIGA CEO Dr. Richard Wilson discusses the rationale behind the event and the issues those supporting the Summit are seeking to address.
Read More »Konami promotes executive VP Uesugi to president
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the promotion of executive vice president Tomohiro Uesugi to company president, as the publisher has affirmed a new focus to grow brand awarenes and sales in the Americas. The company will look to Uesugi’s "reputation and history as a transformational leader” and strong track record …
Read More »TIGA calls on EU to adopt OFT’s in-app purchase principles
'It is important and welcome that the OFT is working with international partners to implement a consistent regulatory approach towards IAPs,' says Richard Wilson
Read More »Xbite sponsors MCV Awards 2014
UK games retailer Xbite has signed up as a sponsor for this year’s MCV Awards. The firm, which runs online outlet 365games.co.uk, has pledged its support to this year’s ceremony as Bar and Disco sponsor. "Everybody at Xbite is really excited about us being the Disco & Bar Partner at …
Read More »Are you one of the top UK games influencers?
A special guide naming the most 100 influential people in the UK games industry will be published by MCV next month. The MCV Brit List will champion leading talent and innovative individuals changing the country’s video games business across retail and publishing, development, media, services and businesses. We’ll profile the …
Read More »Duke Nukem sparks fresh court battle between Gearbox and 3D Realms
Gearbox is suing 3D Realms over its decision to announce a new Duke Nukem game. The IP was acquired by Gearbox in 2010 as part of the deal that saw Randy Pitchford’s studio rescue the game from its unprecedented stint of development hell. However, Kotaku reports that 3D Realms earlier …
Read More »‘No update’ for BioShock Vita in wake of Irrational downsizing
The fate of BioShock Vita can certainly be described as ‘uncertain’. The game was announced in June 2011 at E3 but has been MIA ever since. The first worrying noises began emerging in late 2012 when Ken Levine said that the SKU’s future was in the hands of business people”. …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: InComm Europe
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with InComm Europe. InComm Europe Sector: Monetisation and PaymentAddress: 1638 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7AHPhone number: 01489 556700 Key contacts:Laura Willavoys, Emerging Technologies – lwillavoys@incom-europe.com Simon Osgood, Senior Director Global Development – sosgood@incomm-europe.com Employees: 1,400+ …
Read More »Gamesaid comedy night set for April
GamesAid patron Imran Yusuf will host the second annual Stand Up for Gamesaid on April 14th, 2014. The comedy night will take place at the the Comedy Store in London, and tickets are available now for 12.50. Former games industry exec-turned-comedian Yusuf will lead the night (he is also GamesAid …
Read More »Future names Joel Gregory as GamesMaster editor
Former PlayStation: The Official Magazine deputy editor returns to Future. Joel Gregory has been appointed as editor of multi-format magazine GamesMaster. He replaces Matt Pellett, who switched across to fellow Future publication PlayStation: The Official Magazine earlier this month. Gregory returns to Future following a stint at Which? magazine, which …
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