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More new IP could be on the way from Moshi Monsters creator Mind Candy Having focused on Moshi Monsers since 2007, the World of Warriors IP was something of a surprise announcement last week. But owner Michael Acton Smith teased that further new games could be on the way. "This …
Read More »Tretton: PS4 redemption allowed me to move on
The former boss of Sony Computer Entertainment America has described the early success of PS4 as a ‘redemption’ for the challenges experienced by PS3. Tretton left Sony at the end of March and recently joined AI start-up Genotaur. "I did want to go out on top. I feel really good …
Read More »Mind Candy: World of Warriors has ‘tremendous potential’ for a franchise
Studio plans to build next big IP following Moshi Monsters success, and more could follow
Read More »PC losing gaming time share as tablets boom, report claims
Growing tablet and mobile game has taken a big chunk out of the PC games sector, a new study has claimed. The Nielsen 360 Gaming Report says that in 2012 PC games accounted for 39 per cent of the total time spent gaming by US gamers aged 13 and over. …
Read More »Oculus and Samsung working VR headset for mobiles, report claims
Samsung and Oculus are working together on a new headset, rumours have claimed. Engadget, citing sources close to both companies”, reports that the deal will be of benefit to both – Oculus will provide Samsung with early access to its mobile software development kit and will help develop the user …
Read More »New God of War teased by Sony Santa Monica
A brand new God of War now looks on course for a reveal at E3 next week. Developer Sony Santa Monica has tweeted that: The Gods have spoken once again, maybe they are just excited for #E3”. The presumption is that any new entry would debut on PS4, although of …
Read More »Egg Baby dev Nix Hydra scores $5m to make games for women
Start-up aims to use investment to expand into international markets and create new IP
Read More »Jo Twist stresses need for digital video games sales data
MCV teamed up with UKIE last week to create an estimated value of the UK games market. But there are still big holes in the industry’s knowledge – particularly around digital. UKIE CEO Dr Jo Twist writes for MCV to discuss the need for a digital sales chart… As an …
Read More »UK leads the way in mobile, online and downloadable games
The UK is the biggest market for digital games in Europe. The latest figures from IHS Screen Digest reveal that the digital and online spend on games grew 16 per cent in the UK to 819m last year. This is driven by increased spending on freemium PC game experiences, PC …
Read More »Comedian Imran Yusuf hosting Develop Awards
Just over a month left until the big night – Book now to avoid disappointment
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