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Former EA creative director Amy Kalson joins Sybo Games
Sybo Games has appointed Amy Kalson as senior game developer. Kalson previously worked at EA as creative director and at Disney Interactive as senior design producer, and has also contributed to brands including Bejeweled and The Sims. In her new role, Kalson will play a key role in the continuing …
Read More »Wargaming and Splash Damage partner to make new projects
The London-based multiplayer gaming studio teams up with the World of Tanks developer and is looking to hire
Read More »Sensible Object selected for Amazon Alexa Accelerator
Amazon has announced a new startup accelerator program for its smart voice assistant Alexa device, and London-based developer Sensible Object is the only company from the UK to make the list. The Alexa Accelerator, powered by Techstars, was created by the Alexa Fund, which provides up to $100m in VC …
Read More »Jagex goes mobile as RuneScape comes to smartphone and tablets
Old School RuneScape will become the first Western MMORPG to come both PC and mobile platforms
Read More »Opinion: Chasing the Edge
Edge Case Games CEO, James Brooksby, talks about the impact of Brexit and poor air conditioning
Read More »SYBO Games hire Amy Kalson as senior game developer
Former Maxis, EA and Disney developer moves to the Denmark-based studio
Read More »Indie developers Fireblade Software and Make Real win Develop:Brighton Indie Showcase Awards
Games Abandon Ship and Loco Dojo win the Awards following a vote by conference attendees
Read More »Gameslab Leeds gives over £150,000 to local companies
The programe from Creative England will create and safeguard 40 jobs in the Leeds City area
Read More »Opinion: It’s Getting DiRTY
It has been a period of rejuvenation for Codemasters over the last five years. Now firmly back in the driving seat, Sean Cleaver reminds us all how the studio got back to where they deserve to be – pole position
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