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QA outfit expands service offerings with purchase of Develop Award-winning studio

GAME has increased its gross margins for the second half of its financial year As a result, it expects its full year financials to fall in line with expectations. GAME says it has improved its margins and is enjoying a profitable period, despite a decline in hardware revenues. Sales of …

Smach Zero – the portable Steam machine formerly known as SteamBoy – will launch late next year, manufacturer Smach has announced. The company revealed at gamescom the renamed portable SteamOS device will arrive in Q4 2016, in time for the holidays. It’ll cost $299 (€299 in Europe) for pre-orders starting …

Blizzard is hiring for an unannounced project related to the Diablo franchise, according to a new job listing posted by the developer. According toBlizzard’s listing, the studio is in search of an art director that brings a passion for games with a deep understanding of the Diablo franchise.” The listing …

Take-Two has announced its quarterly financial results, revealing that Grand Theft Auto V has shipped more than 54m units life-to-date. The firm’s results from the previous quarter indicate that GTA V sold over 2m units during the three month period ending on June 30th. Total revenue for Rockstar and 2K’s …

LEGO Minifigures Online developer will consider funding, a takeover, merger or 'any other available options'

The Dare to be Digital 2015 team talks to Develop about working on their entry title SquishFits

Hit indie game reaches milestone just over a month after release

TheDota 2 International Championshipstook place last week, determining the winner of the grand Aegis of the Immortal trophy and distributing $18.4 million in prize money among the 16 participating teams. Beyond the mythical battles and skirmishes inside the game, the tournament was also an important event in the ongoingcontest between …

The Dare to be Digital 2015 team talks to Develop about working on their entry title Steal Everything