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Latvia may be a small country, but its potential in the global games market is growing. According to market research firm Newzoo, the Latvia games industry generated revenue of $19.1 million (12.3 million) during 2014, making it the 80th-biggest region for games in the world. Additionally, Latvia is the 17th-biggest …

Cut the blue wire. No, wait – cut the red wire.” It’s a cinematic shortcut for tension, a clichd moment of indecision that inspires collective intake of breath no matter how many times you hear the words uttered. From James Bond halting the timer at 0:07 seconds in Goldfinger to …

SuperData’s Joost van Dreunen discusses creating authentic experiences in a digital world

With a legacy stretching back almost three decades, Metal Gear Solid has shaped and inspired the career paths of some of the industry’s biggest names. From Konami stalwarts and PR veterans to journalists and developers, the innovative work of Hideo Kojima and his team can be seen reflected throughout the …

Destiny was originally planned to come out in 2013, with a ‘Destiny 2′ set for launch this month. The initial release plan for Bungie’s sci-fi shooter franchise was recently revealed in court documents dating from 2010 that have emerged as part of the legal clash between the developer and Halo …

Last week, Google launched YouTube Gaming. It’s a site dedicated to games video. All gaming content from YouTube is available on the platform, and live-streaming has been made easier than before. It’s an enticing proposition that capitalises on the site’s already huge games audience. Games-related content is amongst YouTube’s most …

Graduate and RedLynx project coordinator Julius Fondem on what he learned about making games when studying the craft

Monkey Island creator demonstrates budgeting for indie developers with his own plans for Thimbleweed Park

The composer for horror series Silent Hill is set to bring his scary score to venues across the UK. Akira Yamaoka created the scores for Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3 and Silent Hill 4, among other games in the series, plus the two movie spin-offs of the …

Tuomas Erikoinen branches out to form ‘experimental studio’ Part Time Monkey