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Microsoft has announced its new indie games developer programme in a bid to win over small studios. Independent Developers @ Xbox (or ID@Xbox as the press release likes us to call it) is a programme build following consultation between Microsoft and 50 developers, the platform holder claims. The self-publishing programme …
Read More »Moshi Monsters: The Movie hits cinemas this Christmas
The Moshi train rumbles on. Next stop: Hollywood. Mind Candy has announced that the first Moshi Monsters feature film is heading to cinemas in the UK and Ireland this December. This animated film will see Katsuma, Poppet and other familiar monsters trying to recover an ancient Moshling egg that has …
Read More »The Walking Dead hits PS Vita today
PS Vita owners will get their opportunity to play Telltale’s critically acclaimed adventure series The Walking Dead, when it launches on the Playstation Store later today. The US Playstation blog announces The Walking Dead season one and DLC 400 Days will be offered together as a bundle on the Vita …
Read More »Plants vs Zombies 2 PopCap’s biggest release ever, according to CEO
PopCap CEO Dave Roberts has dubbed the iOS launch of Plants vs Zombies 2 the company’s biggest release to date. Speaking with Geekwire, Roberts spoke on the free-to-play offering’s tremendous launch that has it on top of Apple’s app store charts – though the executive declined to dive into specific …
Read More »Sony quietly launches 12 GB flash-memory PS3 in US and Canada
A 12 GB flash-memory PS3 super slim model has been listed on Sony’s North American website, but the company doesn’t seem interested in creating any hubbub about it. The launch confirms last week’s report regarding a leaked Canadian retail advertisement promoting the $199 SKU’s arrival stateside. Curiously, beyond the listing …
Read More »FIFA 14 to come free with Xbox One? Gamescom announcement expected
UPDATE: This has now been confirmed by Xbox. Microsoft has turned to Electronic Arts in a bid to spark interest in Xbox One, MCV has been told. At Gamescom tomorrow, an Xbox One/FIFA 14 tie-up will be announced in a bid to win over European gamers, according to two senior …
Read More »Indie Games Collective to host ‘How To Sessions’
September 6th debut for free-to-attend workshops for games makers
Read More »WildStar’s business model explained – Everything you need to know
Most MMOs fall into one of two camps: subscriptions or free-to-play. But NCsoft’s upcoming WildStar is attempting something a little different. The game comes with 30 days of game time. After that, players will have the option of paying for a monthly subscription or purchasing game time to top up. …
Read More »Ubisoft teases JRPG ‘fairytale’ Child of Light
Ubisoft Montreal project to mix JRPGs, side-scrollers and the work of Studio Ghibli. Speaking at a GDC Europe session this morning, Ubisoft’s creative director has given first details of the studios small scale project Child of Light. During his talk titled ‘Small Projects in AAA Studios: Making of Child of …
Read More »GOG.com calls for more indies
Digital distributor debuts new portal to make submission process easier for independents
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