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BATTLECRY is a third-person team-based action combat game from a new Austin-based developer which is set in an alternate world where gunpowder doesn’t exist and disputes get settled in battle.

Successful applicants will get their title on show at event

Sony has joined forces with Spotify for new digital music service PlayStation Music. This new service will allow PlayStation fans to access Spotify’s library of digital music via PlayStation Network. To do this, users will be able to link their PSN and Spotify accounts. Fans will be able to access …

The most bankable game studios in the world today, measured by retail sales data

Devs given the chance to showcase their game at Game On 2.0 exhibition later this year

UK games firms in the running for £30,000 prize in government competition

Salary survey shows female developers earning less than male counterparts

Figure falls below 2011's low point of £32,203

Three new entries in the Japanese software charts push down previous top dogs Yokai Watch 2: Shinuchi, and Pocket Monster Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. According to data provided by Famitsu,Bandai Namco’s Tales of Zestiria debuted this week and shot straight to the top of the charts, selling 316,824 units. …

Gina Jackson on supporting discussion with practical solutions