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Read More »Microsoft appoints ex-Nokia CEO Stephen Elop as head of Xbox
Julie Larson-Green becomes chief experience officer at My Life and Work team in the firm's Applications and Services group
Read More »UPDATE: Xbox One Titanfall bundle cut to under £370
GameStop is offering a significant discount on the new Xbox One Titanfall bundle. Microsoft yesterday confirmed an upcoming cut-price SKU that includes an Xbox One console and a digital download of Titanfall for 399.99 – that’s 30 off the machine’s current RRP. Now GameStop is taking pre-orders on the bundle …
Read More »Elop handed keys to Xbox division at Microsoft
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has been appointed as head of Microsoft’s devices and studios business. The appointment was expected following rumours earlier this month. Current devices and studios boss Julie Larson-Green is to assume the new role of chief experience officer for the applications and services group. You are …
Read More »Sony discussing self-publishing at Leamington PlayStation Open Day
Find out more about getting your game onto PS4 as well as extending your brand's lifecycle at this week's event
Read More »Xbox: Price cut levels the playing field with PS4
Xbox One price cut levels the playing field with PlayStation 4, says Microsoft. The platform holder says the reduced price is designed to encourage a significant spike in sales to coincide with the launch of Titanfall – which Microsoft calls ‘a rare moment’ in a console’s life. The firm believes …
Read More »Four new prizes up for grabs at Develop Awards 2014
New categories announced for musical composition, QA & localisation, talent investment and special prize Studio of the Year – lobbying now open
Read More »Nokia reveals its X Android phones
Finnish mobile giant Nokia has, following a prolonged period of rumours, revealed three Android-based smartphones. The X, X+ and XL all use a Microsoft-centric version of Google’s OS and offers a number of other perks, such as pre-installed Skype with a month’s free call usage. The devices also hook up …
Read More »’50/50′ chance The Last of Us receives sequel, says creative director
There’s a 50/50 shot The Last of Us will get a second standalone title, according to creative director Neil Druckmann. Kotaku has dug around Druckmann’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ Reddit post, and produced a few notable items – including the chances of turning the game into a series. "If you’re asking …
Read More »Sam Forrest becomes Jagex VP of communications
UK developer Jagex has confirmed that Sam Forrest is its new VP of communications. Forrest joined the studio as PR director in August 2012. This new role sees him take charge of Jagex’s entire PR, video production, video marketing and events operations. The past 18 months have seen the PR …
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