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Following up on its recently announced plans for expansion into new business segments such as mobile and tablet games, NCSoft has invested $5m into Vancouver-based mobile startup This Game Studio. Speaking with Games Beat, NCSoft West executive Michael Chang explained the acquisition strengthens the company’s continued expansion into the western …
Read More »The King of advertising
Nick Gibson analyses the marketing strategies of the casual games giant behind Candy Crush Saga
Read More »David Perry: OnLive’s inability to tap into consoles was its downfall
'Onlive was a heck of a competitor to Gaikai'
Read More »Original GTA dev expresses concern over BBC drama
It appears as if no-one from the original Grand Theft Auto design team is involved in the BBC’s upcoming dramatization about the game’s creation. The show was announced last month and it was reported yesterday that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is in negotiations to star. Also confirmed was the …
Read More »Rovio appoints new chief commercial officer
Publisher plots Asia expansion to help turn around its fortunes
Read More »NCSoft invests $5m in Vancouver start-up
New studio wants to develop games for existing IP
Read More »Develop April: Game engine special out now
We discuss the move to free with Crytek, Epic and Unity and take a look at Valve’s Source 2 engine, Autodesk’s Stingray, alternative tech and more
Read More »Reflections and Sega to mentor Dare to be Digital teams
Students to receive career advice and tips on starting a business from scratch
Read More »Warner Bros enters the toys-to-life market with LEGO Dimensions
UPDATE: Official announcement made, TT Games at the helm
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Grand Theft Auto merchandise
The latest entry in Rockstar’s crime franchise, Grand Theft Auto V, is the biggest game of all time in the UK. This month, the blockbuster finally heads to PC.MCV steals a look at merchandise from throughout GTA’s history At this point, it seems a vast understatement to simply describe Grand …
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