Reggie Fils-Aime claims new console is more graphic intensive than other systems
Read More »Extended console cycles are bad for the industry, Ubisoft argues
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has claimed that the length of the current console generation has damaged the games industry. And with Wii U launching this week and at least one of Xbox 720 and PS4 likely to launch next year, he’s calling on platform holders to make sure the next …
Read More »Finland game industry expanded by 57% in 2011
Nordic country targets valuation of one billion euros by 2020, with number of employees expected to grow by 5,000
Read More »Atari founder ‘baffled’ by Wii U
Bushnell predicts 'end of an era' for consoles, but former Microsoft exec Robbie Bach says Nintendo shouldn't be counted out
Read More »Axed Skullgirls team form new studio
Developers to continue work on 2D fighter under the new name Lab Zero Games
Read More »Nude Prince Harry leads to UK block on iOS game Hotel Vegas
Tagplay’s latest iOS release Hotel Vegas won’t be available to consumers in the UK. And that’s because one of its many features is the inclusion of our very own Prince Harry. In the nude. Why, you might ask? Back in August the second in line to the British throne was …
Read More »UPDATED: Eurocom confirms job losses, blames steep console decline
UK developer Eurocom is to announce wide-ranging redundancies” today, a report has claimed. Games Industry believes that the studio is not set to close, though hasn’t got a figure on the exact number of losses. An announcement is expected shortly. Derby-based Eurocom is due to celebrate its 25th birthday next …
Read More »What doesn’t kill you…
Fluffy Logic's CEO ponders the challenges that face start-up studios
Read More »Fighters of Capcom trademark registered
Capcom may be looking within for its next crossover fighting series. CVG reports the company filed a trademark for ‘Fighters of Capcom’ earlier this month. The patent was registered under "computer game software", downloadable game software", "electronic game programs for mobile phones and smart phones", "downloadable game program for playing …
Read More »Steam amasses 50 million users
LGC12: Big Picture mode garners 500,000 subscribers while Steam Workshop attracts 106 million community contributions
Read More »
MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry