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Industry veteran Phil Harrison has revealed the first details of his plans following his departure from Microsoft. First rumoured during GDC, it wasconfirmed last week that Harrison had in fact left the platform holderafter three years. Now the exec is forming his own company, named Alloy Platform Industries, which will …
Read More »Gears of War cinematics boss leaves Epic for Black Tusk
Black Tusk is already known to be working on a new Gears of War, and now it’s recruiting some of the series’ original talent. Cinematics director Greg Mitchell will be joining the Microsoft-owned studio to help develop the next entry in the series. While his new role hasn’t been detailed, …
Read More »Survey reportedly leaks Mass Effect 4 details
It is claimed that EA has sent out a survey that reveals a number of details about the yet-to-be detailed Mass Effect 4. It may seem implausible that EA would reveal such information in a survey but, as GameSpot points out, it did exactly that in the build up to …
Read More »Gears of War cinematics director joins Black Tusk
Greg M. Mitchell follows popular franchise to new Microsoft studio
Read More »Nominations for Develop Awards close today
Hurry! You only have until 5pm UK time to send your submissions to developawards@nbmedia.com
Read More »New trademark sparks PlayStation Vita 3000 chatter
Sony could be on the cusp of announcing a third iteration of its Vita handheld. As spotted by NeoGaf, a trademark apparently filed by Sony Computer Entertainment on April 1st (yes, we know) for a controller for portable LCD screen game machine” shows what very much appears to be a …
Read More »Programmer salary rises outpacing all other game dev roles
Graduate earnings also on the rise as studios compete for top talent
Read More »Bloodborne merchandise arrives on PlayStation Gear Store
Sony is looking to capitalise on the popularity of PS4 exclusive Bloodborne with the release of an assortment of licensed merchandise. Items currently available include an assortment of t-shirts (featuring logos, game art of the Saw Cleaver weapon), a branded hoodie, a pint glass, a bag and a lithograph. The …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Destiny wins best New Games Brand
Destiny was the best New Games Brand of last year, the industry has ruled. Activision and Bungie’s sci-fi shooter outdid major rivals including Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Hearthstone to take the hotly-contested accolade at this year’s MCV Awards. The game adds the title to its already …
Read More »‘2015 will be the year of smartwatch gaming’
Smartwatch games could be a major force in the industry, as long as developers don’t just port smartphone titles to the platform, says Everywear Games. Aki Jrvilehto, who is the CEO of the smartwatch developer, told MCV: We expect 2015 to be the year of smartwatch gaming. He added: Smartwatches …
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