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Retailer Amazon has said that developers who have signed up to its Amazon Underground ecosystem are enjoying a surge in revenues. Specifically, Angry Birds developer Rovio has seen revenues from the Amazon Appstore triple since launching four games on the service while Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja creators Halfbrick have …

Nintendo is holding its first Direct broadcast since the passing of previous president Satoru Iwata this Thursday (November 12th). The publisher revealed this via Twitter. The Nintendo UK and Nintendo of Europe Twitter accounts (below) indicate that European boss Satoru Shibata will be hosting the broadcast. It’s not clear whether …

Henry Hoffman always wanted to make games. Since he was nine he’s been making little games, but his first real title was Mush, a BAFTA-winning project that him and four other developers made in the 12-week Dare To Be Digital competition while he was at university in Newport. Dare To …

The Swedish eSports organisation Ninjas in Pyjamas has removed CEO Per Lilliefelth from his position after allegations that players have not received their salaries were levied last week. The company announced the ‘necessary organisational changes’ on Sunday, beginning with the immediate sacking of Lilliefelth. Unnamed sources close to the organisation …

A pair of listings on the website of a UAE retailer seem to have revealed a pair of special edition releases for Bandai Namco’s Dark Souls 3. GameSpot reports that the Collector’s Edition, which costs D499 (90) includes a 25cm Red Knight statue, hardcover art book, CD soundtrack, cloth map, …

Moshi Monsters firm 'in the process of bringing whole team to London'

Moshi Monsters developer Mind Candy has closed its Brighton office. Games Industry reports that it hasn’t been confirmed how many jobs have been lost as a result, although at the last known headcount 26 employees were based there. The suggestion is that employees will be offered the chance to move …

Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog details some of the newest tools available

Retailer GAME has denied suggestions that its own systems are to blame for the Fallout 4 pre-order fracas. The retailer earlier today said that the issues have only affected a small number of users and that it has contacted all those involved to ensure they get their game. Some contest …

First titles to be selected for finance by the end of the year