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New 'Participate' tech will debut in studios online title The Hunter
Read More »Games for Windows Live to challenge Steam?
Microsoft has, without great fanfare, revamped its Xbox 360-a-like Games For Windows Live service, and the introduction of a PC version of content delivery service Live Marketplace suggests that the technology firm is on the verge of launching its own digital downloads system. Users will be able to access trailers, …
Read More »Blitz launches 1-up scheme to help indie devs
UK independent plans to help other Britsoft firms; Stickman Studios signed as first partner
Read More »Last of Activision-Blizzard’s divestments to be announced soon
Swordfish Birmingham buyer named soon, as publishers swoop for unannounced titles too
Read More »First GDC09 summit sessions announced
Special events taking place March 23rd & 4th detailed
Read More »Monumental moves for Swordfish Manchester
UK MMO tech firm and studio buys half of a team ejected by Activision Blizzard
Read More »Tiga praises Tories’ tax proposals
But UK developers association says opposition party's training plan is too restrictive
Read More »Original Street Fighter movie heading to Blu-ray
February next year looks to be the month where it all happens for Street Figher fans – as if the news of the console release of Street Fighter IV wasn’t enough to digest, gamers will now also be able to get their hands on the Blu-ray release of 1994 movie …
Read More »Square Enix signs ‘strategic partnership’ with Gas Powered Games
Japanese firm's first Western external development deal pairs it with Chris Taylor-headed team
Read More »French Revolutionary
In June Ubisoft opened its 20th studio â?? in Brazil â?? while at the same time continuing to grow one of its first studios, the busy 2,000-man operation in Montreal. We spoke to executive director of worldwide studios Christine Burgess-Quemard about the impressive growth of the publisherâ??s development resourceâ?¦
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