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Read More »The biggest names in UK games development revealed
A comprehensive guide to the top 100 developers in the UK is available to view right now. The Develop 100 UK Studio Hot List features profiles of each of the 100 game developers, as voted for based on their critical and commercial success, heritage and potential. The guide also comes …
Read More »Turtle Beach backs Loading Soho café
Independent gaming bar Loading has secured fresh support for its new Soho branch thanks to Turtle Beach. The leading premium peripherals firm has signed on as the exclusive headset provider and event partner for the London caf. Turtle Beach previously assisted with the venue’s Etoo events during E3 week, installing …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: White Room Games profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with White Room Games. White Room Games Ltd Sector:Gaming Accessories and MerchandiseYear Established:2009Number of employees: 5Address:Campion House, Green Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4HQPhone:01562 820 010 Key contacts:Luiz Ferreira, Founder & Director – Luiz.Ferreira@whiteroomgames.com Website:www.whiteroomgames.comEmail:info@whiteroomgames.comTwitter:@whiteroomgamesFacebook:Click HereLinkedIn:Click Here White Room …
Read More »‘XYZ’ exhibit highlights women’s contributions to game design
A new exhibit featuring video games is now open at the Museum of Design Atlanta, showcasing games designed by women and how they offer a wider range of experiences than the majority of AAA titles. Polygon reports the XYZ: Alternative Voices in Game Design exhibit has nearly 40 video games …
Read More »Toy war heats up in the latest issue of MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features the latest from the video game toy war and an interview with PS4’s Mark Cerny. The stage is set for a Skylanders vs Disney Infinity vs Angry Birds clash – and that’s before Nintendo dated its toy-based Pokmon offering. Meanwhile, Cerny reveals why PS4 …
Read More »OPINION: Future blames games – but did it fail to innovate as the world changed?
Future Publishing says the depreciated games market has hurt its growth. I’m not convinced that’s true. In fact, think hard about the notion that games overall are ‘challenged’ – at a time when the addressable audience for all kinds of games is bigger than ever – and the whole thing …
Read More »Future blames weak sales on games market – and warns more cuts are ahead
Specialist games magazine publisher Future is planning more cuts, it has warned in a new trading updated. Sales in the three months up to June 2013 were below expectations and the firm will miss targets, it said today. So Future plans to keep cutting its print cost base until the …
Read More »VIDEO: Mike Bithell delves into the modern indie scene
The Thomas Was Alone creator looks at changes in the industry that helped lead him to success
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: OK Media profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with OK Media. OK Media Sector:Manufacturing ServicesYear Established:1997Number of employees: 230Address:14 – 22 Coleman Fields, London, N1 7ADPhone:020 7688 6789Fax:020 7688 6790 Key contacts:Doron Garfunkel – doron@okmedia.bizHeike Seidler – heike@okmedia.biz Website:www.okmedia.bizEmail:info@okmedia.biz OK Media brings a wealth of expertise …
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