Game development news

Format-holder PR war extends to willy-waving over studio head-count figures

Rick Gibson looks over the rise to power of one of the industry's biggest markets

Milan event for studios to return in October

First game in iconic franchise to be revamped for Wii, PS2 and PSP by Britsoft firm

Rick Gibson of Games Investor Consulting takes a look at the rise and rise of consumer network gaming in his monthly Develop column.

Creative director of newly-formed studio contributing monthly column

Vin Dieselâ??s next adventure wonâ??t be seen on the big screen. The action star is appearing as Milo Burick, an undercover cop out to infiltrate the gangs of Barcelona in Wheelman, Midwayâ??s collaboration with Dieselâ??s Tigon Studios â?? and itâ??s being fueled by Unreal Engine 3 technology.

In his first Develop column Billy Thomson, the creative director of the newly-formed developer Ruffian games, takes a look at the art of designing workable control schemes.

Download distribution service to offer complete Unreal back catalogue

Legendary designer retires from role of R&D creative officer though he will remain at the publisher