Game development news

Midway plans MK marketing blitz

While there was still no word on David Zucker’s replacement as CEO, Midway’s top execs were left raving after a Leipzig showing that whipped the media in attendance into a frenzy. The star of the publisher’s press conference was undoubtedly Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, and after The Joker was …

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New R-Type targets retro gamers

Publisher Rising Star is preparing to tap into the retro market when it sends its revamp of the classic R-Type into retail next month on PSP. Based on the title originally released in the early ‘90s, R-Type Tactics will hit retail shelves on September 12th, and Rising Star hopes the …

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Industry veterans join Codemasters

Codemasters has unveiled its new management team tasked with leading the firm into its fourth consecutive year of growth. Headlining the new appointments is senior vice president of publishing Axel Herr. Herr is the former managing director of THQ, Nintendo of Europe, and most recently, CEO of Bally Wulff Entertainment, …

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Hands on advice

The continuing appeal of the DS across a broad range of demographics makes it a tempting platform â?? but thereâ??s some preconceptions that might trip you upâ?¦

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