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What to consider when choosing a university course and a career in the game industry

The need for growth that fundamentally underpins capitalist business structure is killing the development sector. That’s according to Oddworld founder Lorne Lanning, who told Games Industry that the big successes of the highest grossing triple-A titles is shaping the decision making of publishers throughout the entire production train. "I’d say …

Japanese developer and publisher Bandai Namco is seeking new partnerships with local developers, even offering access to some of its most iconic IP. The movie is part of a new open project” that is due to begin in late April, according to anofficial documenttranslated byGematsu. The IP on offer includes …

Portugal Ventures leads new wave of funding for start-up

GAME has announced some changes to its senior management team following its recent strategic realignment. As announced last week, GAME has now been split into three divisions – GAME Retail, GAME eSports and Events and GAME Digital Solutions. Former category director Charlotte Knight, who has been with the company for …

Pac-Man, DigDug, Galaxian and Devious among 17 franchises up for grabs

A ‘proper’ simulation WWE wrestling game is on the way from 2K. Called WWE 2K, the iOS and Android will as you’d expect feature a recognisable roster of both current brawlers and faces from the past, with Hulk Hogan and Sting named. The publisher reckons the title looks to offer …

Josh Hamrick joins the Skyrim and Fallout firm, although no word on which franchise he's working on

Three major Mortal Kombat X pro tournaments will take place starting next month with a combined prize pool of $100,000, Warner Bros has announced. The newly unveiled Mortal Kombat Worldwide Competitive Program will host a series of tournaments kicking off next month, allowing players from around the globe to compete …