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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 …
Read More »Mike Bithell: My best meeting at the Develop Conference
The Thomas Was Alone developer reveals a surprising and insightful conversation from this year's Develop in Brighton
Read More »Steam cards head to India
The Steam Wallet is coming to India, MCV India has reported. Cybergames India has tied up with Valve to release prepaid Steam cards, akin to what already exists in the US and UK. These cards work just like Xbox Live or PSN subscription cards, and can be redeemed within Steam …
Read More »UK trade bodies call time on Edinburgh Interactive Festival
UKIE and TIGA have confirmed that Edinburgh Interactive Festival will not take place this year. It will be the first time in a decade the event, which usually takes place in late August, has not run. The event first debuted as a joint venture between a variety of industry stake …
Read More »Virtual controllers should not obstruct touch gameplay
Develop Conference: Buddha Finger creator says touch games should offer reliable responses
Read More »Green Man Gaming fixes site after MCV survey
Green Man Gaming has resolved a number of issues with its websites, following the results of MCV’s Digital Mystery Shopper Survey. Our study found that while the UK download specialist had an impressive range of games and great customer service, it was let down by a few bugs that emptied …
Read More »Cerny: We’re entering a renaissance of gaming on PS4
Develop Conference: PS4 architect hails return to open, developer-friendly attitude
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