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Increasing the number of global users playing your game is the best way to increase revenue. But does the localisation process need to be so damned tricky to manage?

VR firm Oculus has invited members of the media to attend a San Francisco event just days before E3 gets underway. The invited – uploaded by IGN (below) – asks attendees to ‘Step into the Rift’, suggesting we are going to learn more about the company’s Rift headset. The event …

The WIGJ CEO on its upcoming mentoring scheme and how you can help it reach its target

Nintendo is planning on showcasing its new colourful multiplayer shooter Splatoon at this year’s MCM Comic Con. The platform holder is holding a series of multiplayer matches for Splatoon at the London event. That’s on top of competitive games for Mario Kart 8, including the new 200cc mode, and Amiibo …

Adalberto Bruno to work on supporting new platforms

$20,000 to be awarded to the best concept; winner will be on show at Develop: Brighton

Electronic Arts Mobile executive Frank Gibeau has decided to leave EA, the company has announced. Gibeau spent more than 23 years working in various roles for the publisher, most recently serving as EA Mobile’s executive vice president. It’s unclear what his plans will be now that he’s moved on. "Throughout …

Koei Tecmo’s most recent entry in the Nobunaga’s Ambition franchise will receive release in Europe and North America this September. According to an update on the publisher’s Facebook page, the game has been renamed Nobunanga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence for its western release. It will arrive stateside on September 1st …

Nintendo has revealed US qualifiers for the company’s recently announced Nintendo World Championships revival will take place later this month. Eight qualifying events will take place simultaneously (excluding the time zone differences) across America on May 30th from 10 am to 7 pm local time. Entrants will be playing the …

Exec leaves after more than 20 years with the company