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Amazon has launched its Appstore Developer Select programme in the UK, Germany, France and Spain. The free scheme gives developers who optimise their games for the Amazon Appstore and Fire OS a marketing and discoverability boost. These apps will receive premium placement on the Amazon Appstore, 500,000 ad impressions on …
Read More »Core gamers are uncomfortable with change, EA’s Moore argues
The growth of gaming into new markets and new business models has left some of its core fans feeling uncomfortable. That’s according to EA COO Peter Moore, who has said that his company has chosen to embrace the change. "The growth of gaming… there’s a core that doesn’t quite feel …
Read More »Nintendo (sort of) ushers in first Wii U/3DS cross-buy title
Sony’s popular cross-buy initiative has enjoyed a tentative debut on Nintendo platforms. Lots of titles on PSN – including Flower, Fez, Luftrausers, Retro City Rampage, Divekick and many more – will once purchased on one PlayStation platform also be available to download on any other compatible PlayStation machines the owner …
Read More »Xbox One gets 399.99 FIFA 15 and Forza 5 bundle in Europe
Two different bundles have been revealed for Xbox One’s launch in additional European territories this September. As spotted by NeoGaf, the machine will in the Netherlands and Norway (and Denmark) be available in two SKUs. The first, priced at €399.99 (320) includes the console, controller and copies of FIFA 15 …
Read More »Yoshida: Xbox more consistent with Spencer in charge, PS4-Xbox One gap widening
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has described Xbox boss Phil Spencer as a reasonable, smart guy” and claimed his predecessor used to say some unbelievable things”. Spencer took control of Xbox in the spring and spearheaded an apologetic and humble E3 2014 presentation that make big strides toward getting …
Read More »Cowen: Destiny could outsell COD, Battlefield: Hardline pre-orders in line with Medal of Honor: Warfighter
Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, Halo – all will be outsold by Bungie’s Destiny this year, according to Cowen Research analyst Doug Creutz. VentureBeat reports that the company’s data on game pre-orders points to sales of between 10-15m units this year – which by implication means that either a fantastic …
Read More »Early Access games arrive at retail with boxed release for Planetary Annihilation
Kickstarted strategy title Planetary Annihilation is now available to buy at GAME – despite the fact it’s still in development. The SKU was spotted by Reddit but can also be seen on GAME’s website, where both the final game and the Early Access version can be had for 39.99. That’s …
Read More »Develop Awards 2014 – The Finalists: Tools – Design & Creativity
In the first of our two tools awards, we look at the shortlisted tech that improves the look and feel of games
Read More »Miyamoto: Nintendo is its own genre
One thing Nintendo is rarely accused of is having its finger on the pulse – but there’s a good reason for that. Essentially, it plays by its own rules, according to Nintendo’s legendary development boss Shigeru Miyamoto. Nintendo isn’t one simple element of an overall gaming industry,” he told The …
Read More »Ouya agitates developers once again with All-Access Pass subscription trial
A new all-you-can-eat access service for Android console Ouya has caused consternation amongst developers. The company has unveiled a new All-Access Pass which for a one-off payment of $59.99 grants users access to over 800 games available for the platform. Ouya has stressed that this is not an annual subscription …
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