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Peripherals firm Mad Catz says that it had to move into publishing or risk becoming ‘redundant’. The company wants to become a multi-platform game publisher and is even considering bundling its games with its accessories. Earlier this month it signed a publishing deal with Microsoft to produce games for Xbox …
Read More »Dare Blogs – Faraway Games
Dare to be Digital 2011 team Faraway Games talks exclusively to Develop about working on their entry title Aida.
Read More »DIY bundle packs head to High Street
Imp Gaming’s latest range will enable retailers to create their own stylish game and accessory bundles. The new Gamer Twin Packs each include one of the peripherals specialist’s Wii or PlayStation Move shells, including the Wii Wheel, Wii Pistol, Pro Pistol and Machine Gun. But instead of bundling these devices …
Read More »Rumoured title surfaces for next WoW expansion
A recent trademark registration suggests the fourth World of Warcraft expansion pack will be called Mists of Pandaria. The trademark was spotted by MMO Champion and is similar to those filed for previous expansions such as Cataclysm and Wrath of the Lich King. Pandaria is the home of the pandaren …
Read More »Is this the iPhone 5?
Not quite, but the forthcoming Apple device could look extremely similar to this Chinese-made clone. Found by Gizmodo, this phone is made by a factory in Shenzhen, China, close to the plant where the actual iPhone 5 is reportedly being produced. Given that new products are often cloned in China …
Read More »GAME and GameSpot to host Deus Ex event
Namco Bandai Partners, GameSpot AU and GAME are giving consumers the chance to experience Deux Ex: Human Revolution early. A preview event is slated to take place on 17th August at Goldfish Bowl in Sydney for winners of separate GAME and GameSpot competitions. The GameSpot competition requires entrants to answer …
Read More »Dare Blogs – Evolved Ape
Dare to be Digital 2011 team Evolved Ape talks exclusively to Develop about working on their entry title Dreamweaver.
Read More »Dead Island numbers grow after successful event
Dead Island had a strong reception at its Melbourne preview party last week, and QV Software has confirmed an increase in day one numbers. The preview party, held at the Mana Bar in Fitzroy, saw consumers able to get an exclusive world-first demonstration of the game, and was only available …
Read More »Lord of the Rings: War in the North due in November
Warner Bros has confirmed the latest action RPG set in the Tolkien universe will be on shelves before the year is out. The Lord of the Rings: War In The North will be released for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in November, and is expected to carry a BBFC rating …
Read More »$16 iPhone game rebels from cult of free
Premium priced Final Fantasy may chart new path to mobile success
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