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Rockstar’s latest has once again become the UK’s biggest-selling game, despite sales more than halving last week. According to the latest Ukie Games Charts, compiled by GfK Chart-Track,Grand Theft Auto V saw unit sales drop 51 per cent in the second week of 2015 – but managed to climb above …
Read More »LAST CHANCE: MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey closes today
Less than eight hours remain to take part in MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey. The survey is open to anyone in the games market, including developers, publishers, retailers, services companies and more – no matter where in the world you’re based. This is your chance to share your thoughts …
Read More »Nintendo withdraws from Brazilian market
The high taxation on imported video games goods has been blamed for Nintendo’s decision to quit the Brazilian market. Nintendo of America told Polygon that the decision to stop shipping products to Brazil was due to "high import duties that apply to our sector". These fees could be avoided were …
Read More »They’ve only gone and made a Princess Bride game
You’ve read the book (well, you probably haven’t) and seen the film, and now Princess Bride fans are being invited to play the game. The Princess Bride: The Official Game, from Gameblend, pulls very firmly on all those heartstrings by milking the nostalgia for all it’s worth. Four scenes from …
Read More »Crossy Road hops onto Google Play store
Smartphone hit Crossy Road is now available to download via the Google Play Store. Hipster Whale’s title arrived on iOS in later November and then hit Android via the Amazon Appstore just before Christmas, but this is the first time is has been available to download from Google. The Google …
Read More »Codemasters jobs at risk
Developer/publisher now in consultation period
Read More »Rockstar calms Grand Theft Auto V PC delay concerns
A change to the release date for Grand Theft Auto V on its Steam does not mean it has been delayed, Rockstar has said. The Steam release date changed more than once over Christmas, VG247 reports, and having previously said ‘coming soon’ and ‘January’ now simply states ‘early 2015′. Pre-orders …
Read More »New Year, New Job: How to get a role in QA
Testology’s Harrison Baker shares his tips for getting into video game quality assurance. What exactly does your role entail? I’m an executive QA manager at Testology. My role is driven to improve operations, communications, QA processes, service, client relation’s pre/during/post test execution, and overall success at Testology. What’s great about …
Read More »‘Very large presence’ for Steam Machines at GDC
Little has been heard about the Steam Machines, Valve’s proposed series of console-style PCs designed for the living room, for quite some time but the firm promises more will be revealed at this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The lack of news regarding the hotly anticipated devices has …
Read More »BBC back on the hunt for new game development partners
BBC Worldwide’s Game team will be visiting London Mobile Games Week later this month, seeking any development and partnership opportunities that will benefit their biggest IP And that’s not just limited to big hitters like Doctor Who, Top Gear and Sherlock. According to a BBC statement, the broadcaster is keen …
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