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Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Handisc Ltd. Handisc Ltd Sector:Manufacturing ServicesYear Established:2010Number of employees:5Address:Samar House, North Way, Walworth Industrial Park, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 5AZPhone:01264 335118 Key contacts:Technical: Alex Ashur – alex.ashur@handisc.co.ukAccounts: Justine Clarke – justine.clarke@handisc.co.ukSales: Karen Williams – karen.williams@handisc.co.uk Website:www.handisc.co.ukEmail:info@handisc.co.ukFacebook:Click hereTwitter:Click hereLinkedIn:Click …
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A group of Xbox One fans have called on Microsoft to do a U-turn on its U-turn. As spotted by OXM, Xbox fan David Fontenot has started a petition on Change.org, calling on Microsoft to restore its digital licensing features. Apparently gamers just didn’t understand what they were being offered, …
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Ginx TV has launched in the UK. The channel already operates in 40 countries and in ten languages, and now it is targeting 3.5m UK viewers by joining Virgin Media’s TV network. The channel runs a series of video games shows, including its flagship magazine show, The Blurb, mobile games …
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Read More »VIDEO: Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer
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