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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 …
Read More »There’s a new Baldur’s Gate in development
The developer behind the Enhanced Editions of the first two Baldur’s Gate games is to release a new title in the series. It’s called Adventure Y and takes place between the events of the first two games and in fact uses the same engine – Infinity. This year, the eagerly …
Read More »Mortal Kombat X custom controller for PS4 and Xbox One revealed by PDP
Accessories specialist PDP has revealed a custom controller for upcoming fighting title Mortal Kombat X. The firm, which was previously behind the GameCube controller-like Fight Pads for Wii U, showed CNET’s Brian Tong the new peripheral. The controller will be released for both PS4 and Xbox One, with additional support …
Read More »BBC seeking game dev partners
Meet the BBC team this month to find out how you could make title based on the broadcaster's biggest properties
Read More »Ubisoft relaunches graduate program
New Year, New Job 2015: Applications now open for second year
Read More »Third party Wii U GameCube controller adapter available online
Wii U Smash Bros owners unwilling to pay the current high prices for the official GameCube adapter now have another option. As spotted by NintendoLife, import site Play Asia is currently taking order on an unofficial GameCube controller adapter that’s compatible with Wii U, PC and Mac. It costs just …
Read More »REMINDER: Just one week left to lobby for MCV Awards 2015
There’s just one week left to getyour lobbying in for the 2015 MCV Awards. A mere seven days remain for those wanting to put forward their suggestions for hotly-contested prizes including Games Retailer, New Games Brand, PR Team and Games Publisher. Plus, this year we have new prizes for the …
Read More »REMINDER: Four more days to fill in MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey
You have just four more days 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 …
Read More »2015 ‘is a HUGE year for Rare’
The head of music at UK developer Rare has suggested that the studio will unveil at least one new title in 2015. This is a HUGE year for Rare,” Robin Beanland, alongside a picture of musical notes – which may perhaps link to a Banjo Kazooie title, owing to the …
Read More »iPhone and iPad minimum app price increased to 79p
The cheapest price developers can charge for a paid-for app on iOS has been increased to 79p. It’s only the second time that the baseline app price has been increased following its jump from 59p to 69p back in the summer of 2011. The price increase puts even more pressure …
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