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Media regulator Ofcom has ruled that Sky Sports’ overt use of the EA Sports logo during a Premier League broadcast on September 11th 2010 was not editorially justified, though it has fallen short of taking action against the satellite channel. Following the clash between Everton and Manchester United there was …
Read More »UK-based digital analytics firm founded
A game analyst group has announced its tall ambition to help generate $1 billion for games companies over the next four years. GamesAnalytics, formed in February last year, is a data mining and monetisation firm. It offers behavioural analytics, predictive modelling and individually targeted in-game marketing products. The UK firm …
Read More »Treyarch has ‘got the online balance right’
A Call of Duty developer’s job is never done. Once the game has shipped, the team has to manage the millions of gamers that flock to the title’s online multiplayer. And it’s not just about DLC either, but handling the critical mass of consumers and dealing with complaints of security …
Read More »Dundee College Joins Tiga
Institution looks to strengthen industry bonds
Read More »PlayStation Phone due April
Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play – otherwise known as the PlayStation-branded mobile phone – will launch in the UK this April. Phone service providers Orange, T-Mobile, O2 and Vodafone all say they will be stocking the Android-powered gaming phone, Pocket Lint reports. According to Orange and T-Mobile the device will hit …
Read More »Industry whispers Nokia will use Windows Phone 7
Shares climb on claims an official announcement will come this week
Read More »New Call of Juarez goes modern
Ubisoft is taking its Call of Juarez in a brand new direction with The Cartel. This third instalment in the FPS series is set in the present day, but features Wild West weapons, costumes and other elements the franchise is known for. The game is due for release on 360, …
Read More »GamesAid announces Darts Evening
GamesAid will host its first ever charity Darts Evening next month. The organisation is inviting games industry professionals to step up to the oche on Wednesday, March 9th for a doubles competition – and if you don’t have a teammate, single entrants will be paired up on the night. The …
Read More »Tax break indecision disappoints UKIE
Trade association UKIE has said it is ‘disappointed with indecision’ on the issue of games tax breaks in a newly-published report by Scottish Affairs Select Committee. The 38-page report – of which its twenty key recommendations can be found here – concluded that there are compelling arguments for a tax …
Read More »Rebellion rejigs Asura Engine for PSP2
Tech to remain unavailable to other studios for licensing
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