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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 …
Read More »GAME responds to spate of MGS5, Mario Maker and Fallout 4 pre-order problems
It’s been a couple of rough months for GAME customers, to say the least. In June, the GAME-exclusive Batmobile Edition of Batman Arkham Knight was pulled from sales days before release. The retailer reimbursed affected gamers with a 20 voucher in lieu of their missing purchase, blaming unforeseen circumstances that …
Read More »Street Fighter V tweaked to reduce gratuitous close-ups
Eagle-eyed gamers have noticed that a recent update to the Street Fighter V beta has altered the way some of the female characters are presented on screen. Eurogamer reports that prior to the update, Cammy’s arena entrance featured an absurdly gratuitous crotch close-up. R.Mika, meanwhile, used to slap her already …
Read More »Asda: ‘Customers don’t want to be held hostage by Black Friday deals’
Asda has turned on Black Friday, signalling its desire to move away from the sales event it helped popularise in the UK. The supermarket, which is owned by US giant Walmart, brought across the American day of discounting to its UK outlets in 2013, making it one of the first …
Read More »Former Joystiq writer Sliwinski joins Bithell Games
Prominent independent developer Mike Bithell has hired a chief operating officer to help run his company, Bithell Games. Announcing the hirevia his blog, the developer named formernews content director at the now-closed Joystiq Alexander Sliwinski as his new COO. It’s time to start some new things,” writes Bithell. It felt …
Read More »Accessories Update: Guitar Hero Standalone Controller and Logic3 Speedy iOS Pad
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we rock out with the Guitar Hero Live controller and game on the go thanks to a new Apple iOS pad Guitar Hero Live Standalone Guitar Controller Guitar Hero’s iconic multi-coloured controller of the past has …
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