Media & PR

The publishing company behind games retail monthly InStock has today gone into liquidation. Skep Media told over a dozen staff today that recent economic pressures have taken their toll on the company, which had grown quickly via acquisition over the past two years. Group publisher David Lilley and events director …

Casual Games Forum panel tackles how the tough economic climate will affect games

The French Senate has passed a new law designed to crack down on internet file-sharing as the battle against online IP theft reaches the continent. Music Week reports that the French Senate has recently passed a three strikes and you’re out” law raised by President Sarkozy which, as the name …

Trade association secures funds for 36 per cent of British contingent

Brighton-based development event returns from July 14th to 16th

Trade association wants better teachers, lower fees, and more computer science funding

Former GCDC chief Frank Sliwka to organise dev part of new Cologne show

British developers earn over a fifth over the UK average of £25,000 says latest industry data

Games Up files formal report with the government, concluding that a 20 per cent tax credit is needed to support developers

The UK’s leading games industry website enjoyed a record month in September – as retailers, industry execs and prosumers continued to make MCVUK.com a part of their daily routine. Page views jumped up to a whopping 659,994 from August’s 403,334 – whilst unique visitors also grew, up by over 22,000 …