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The head of Xbox community developer service XNA, Chris Satchell, has said that user generated content can be responsibly rated by an audience of its creators’ peers – and doesn’t need any intervention from the BBFC or PEGI. In his keynote at the GamesHorizon Conference in Newcastle this morning, Satchell …
Read More »Ubisoft working on new Driver title?
A story about UK games development posted this morning on the BBC seems to claim that the now Ubisoft-owned developer Reflections is working on a brand new instalment to its Driver franchise. The BBC video interview begins with a shot of a Reflections dev playing a driving game, over which …
Read More »In-game XMB and Trophies confirmed for PS3
Sony has now officially confirmed that its latest PS3 firmware update, versions 2.40, will indeed include both access to the in-game XMB and Sony’s take on Xbox 360 Achievements – known as Trophies. The XMB (or cross-media-bar) is essentially the PS3’s user menu. Currently, users are forced to quit out …
Read More »Nickelodeon forms new games operation
Nickelodeon’s Kids and Family group has formed a new Games and Virtual World division, designed to provide more gaming and virtual world experiences. The new group will handle all current subscription games as well as CD-ROM, handheld and console software. It will also look after Nickelodeon’s casual game sites Shockwave …
Read More »Jagex to make a game a week for FunOrb casual portal
Runescape developer reveals ambitious release plan for its casual offer
Read More »Microsoft saw XNA advocates as â??hereticsâ??
XNA chief Chris Satchell says console-focused peers took some convincing about community dev service
Read More »Runescape developer Jagex working on new MMO
But CEO says that infrastructure, not IP, is secret to the firmâ??s success
Read More »Microsoft: â??Poor workforce diversity slows games industry growthâ??
XNA boss Satchell says games development must become more accessible and socially relevant
Read More »Nintendo DS centres rolled out across UK
Nintendo has revealed the launch of 30 new Nintendo DS Centres within a wide range of top name UK retailers. The centres will promote the popular handheld and give customers the chance to play on demo games of DS titles, with videos, TV commercials and the opportunity for current DS …
Read More »Bach: Well be first with next Xbox
Speaking to venturebeat.com , Robbie Bach has stated that claiming the next-gen first mover advantage with Xbox 360 has given Microsoft a leg up in a number of places”, and is set to do the same with the platform holder’s next console. If you take the question of whether it …
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