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Retailer Amazon has said that developers who have signed up to its Amazon Underground ecosystem are enjoying a surge in revenues. Specifically, Angry Birds developer Rovio has seen revenues from the Amazon Appstore triple since launching four games on the service while Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja creators Halfbrick have …
Read More »Nintendo Direct returns this week
Nintendo is holding its first Direct broadcast since the passing of previous president Satoru Iwata this Thursday (November 12th). The publisher revealed this via Twitter. The Nintendo UK and Nintendo of Europe Twitter accounts (below) indicate that European boss Satoru Shibata will be hosting the broadcast. It’s not clear whether …
Read More »Hue’s Henry Hoffman?
Henry Hoffman always wanted to make games. Since he was nine he’s been making little games, but his first real title was Mush, a BAFTA-winning project that him and four other developers made in the 12-week Dare To Be Digital competition while he was at university in Newport. Dare To …
Read More »Dark Souls III Collector’s and Prestige Editions spotted
A pair of listings on the website of a UAE retailer seem to have revealed a pair of special edition releases for Bandai Namco’s Dark Souls 3. GameSpot reports that the Collector’s Edition, which costs D499 (90) includes a 25cm Red Knight statue, hardcover art book, CD soundtrack, cloth map, …
Read More »Mind Candy shuts Brighton studio
Moshi Monsters firm 'in the process of bringing whole team to London'
Read More »Mind Candy closes Brighton office
Moshi Monsters developer Mind Candy has closed its Brighton office. Games Industry reports that it hasn’t been confirmed how many jobs have been lost as a result, although at the last known headcount 26 employees were based there. The suggestion is that employees will be offered the chance to move …
Read More »See what’s new in the Intel Internet of Things Developer Kit
Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog details some of the newest tools available
Read More »GAME insists Fallout 4 problems are not its fault
Retailer GAME has denied suggestions that its own systems are to blame for the Fallout 4 pre-order fracas. The retailer earlier today said that the issues have only affected a small number of users and that it has contacted all those involved to ensure they get their game. Some contest …
Read More »Green Man Loaded launches new funding options for indie developers
Green Man Gaming’s publishing arm Green Man Loaded has launched its new Finishing Finance Facility. According to the firm, this offers developers range of financial assistance, including advance cash against future royalties, due diligence, and partnership with existing finance partners. And unlike some other funding options, Green Man Loaded doesn’t …
Read More »Curve Digital joins Interface line-up, seeks developer partners
Curve Digital has joined the line-up of games publishers looking to meet with indie developers at this week’s Interface event. Interface, which takes place on Thursday November 12th in London, is the UK’s interactive content marketplace, with private pitching, games showcase, funding advice and more. Curve Digital will be hosting …
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