Publishing

Developer Gearbox has insisted that its still mysterious licensed FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines is indeed in the works and still has the full backing of publisher Sega. Since missing its 2009 release window we’ve heard little about the title, other than the odd statement of assurance from Gearbox boss Randy …

Having gone live only last week, ambitious online games retailer Gametail is once again in the headlines thanks to an eye-catching deal it is currently offering on Microsoft’s Halo: Reach. The site has the game up for pre-order for just 31.95. And as the comparison table it has published shows, …

Online payments firm to launch social games transactions tools and micropayments feature

Reports are suggesting that the ban placed on a new PS3 hacking device in Australia last week may not afford PS3 the protection Sony might have hoped. Kotaku claims to have been informed by an anonymous retailer that the injunction made permanent by the Australian courts last week does not …

European film and games rental giant LoveFilm has announced the appointment of Kristian Segerstrale as a non-executive director. Segerstrale is the CEO and co-founder of casual games specialist Playfish, which was snapped up by EA last year for around $250m. He also spent six years as a senior executive at …

Community director Brian Jarrard says the Xbox owner fully supports studio independence

Pt 1: Brian Jarrard looks back on a decade of Halo, Microsoft, and the thirst for independence

iPad, XBLA and browser games are on the way from Koch’s Deep Silver label. The publishing outfit has revealed to MCV that it is actively expanding its business to include downloaded and online titles – alongside its successful boxed goods business. The future is going to be both online and …

2005 Xbox release Oddworld: Strangers Wrath is to get an HD makeover and be re-released on Sony’s PlayStation Network. Its arrival will mark the first time an Oddworld game has appeared on a PlayStation console since 1998. Developed by Just Add Water, the game will boast 720p HD visuals and …

Realtime Worlds â??pet b-projectâ?? first to be snaffled by a buyer, Develop can reveal