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Deep Silver’s Saints Row 4 has become the first game to be banned in Australia since the introduction of new classification guidelines. In January the Australian government overhauled its rating system, introducing a new R18+ tier for the first time that was supposed to allow mature games a route to …
Read More »Sourcebook 2013: Don’t miss out
Hurry! There’s only two weeks left to book your place in this year’s Sourcebook. Sourcebook is the essential guide to agencies and service companies working in video games, technology and entertainment. And you only have until July 5th to secure your space in the 2013 edition, giving you the chance …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: Tragnarion Studios profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Tragnarion Studios. Tragnarion Studios Sector:Software DevelopmentYear Established:2003Number of employees:20 to 50Address:Concepcin Arenal 10Phone:+34 971 91 05 57 Key contacts:Ake Mora – ake.mora@tragnarion.comOmar Salleh – omar.salleh@tragnarion.com Website:www.tragnarion.comEmail:contact@tragnarion.comFacebook:Click hereTwitter:Click hereLinkedIn:Click hereYouTube:Click here Tragnarion Studios is a team of game …
Read More »Using psychology in game design
Berni Good tells Develop what studios can learn from cyberpsychology
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: Adcash profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with advertising network Adcash. Adcash Sector:Monetization and Payment ServicesYear Established:2007Number of employees: 21Address:Kaupmehe 7-A10, 10114 Tallinn, EstionaPhone:+372 53481161 Key contacts:Thomas Padovani, CEO – thomas@adcash.comGregorio Machadino, General Manager – gregorio@adcash.comClmence Etienne, Sales Director – clemence@adcash.comJosepha Frier, Marketing Manager – …
Read More »New iOS SpongeBob Squarepants game includes £69.99 IAP
Another big children’s IP has chosen to pursue the premium in-app-purchase route. Apps Playground reports that Nickelodeon’s new SpongeBob SquarePants game for iPhone and iPad, which was released yesterday, includes an eye-watering 69.99 IAP. The game relies on two forms of in-game currency – gold coins and Jellyfish Jelly. These …
Read More »GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament dated
The annual GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament is returning. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday July 9th at the Grosvenor G Casino, Brighton. There are sixty places available on a first come first served basis. Entry costs 50 – secure your seat here. The game will be Texas …
Read More »Sky committed to ‘longstanding partnership’ with Xbox – but won’t sell its hardware
Sky is committed to putting its content on Xbox, but has now ruled out selling its hardware. Earlier today we reported on industry rumours that Microsoft had plans to sell Xbox Ones with Sky subscriptions – which in theory would help it sell the next-gen console at a reduced initial …
Read More »BT hires games writer
BT.com is relaunching this summer, complete with a new video game section featuring previews, reviews, video content and features. The new BT.com games editor is Ian Dransfield who has previously worked as a senior staff writer at Imagine Publishing as well as a freelancer for the likes of CVG and …
Read More »Activision talks Skylanders vs Disney Infinity in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features an interview with two senior VPs at Activision on the future of Skylanders and its impending fight with Disney Infinity. We also reveal the top long-lasting indie games retailers, let retail have their say on Wii U, and discuss the impending …
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