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It’s not easy being indie. Many of us in the industry may see the indie development sector as a source of interesting and new games, but according to James Mardsen, director of Brighton-based indie FuturLab, this isn’t true for the wider gaming audience. There’s an indie stigma. Indie games aren’t …

Jo Twist, Gina Jackson and Kate Ho debate the issues surrounding diversity, and what can be done about it

Further delays for crowd-funded RPG as studio focuses on polish

Christmas is three months away, and retailers need to be prepared for the influx of consumers looking for accessories and peripherals. But what will gamers be searching for on store shelves this year? In years gone by, motion controllers and cameras were top sellers (See ‘Christmases Past’). But today it’s …

Reports suggest decades-old Japanese studio suffering debt problems

NCSOFT is the latest games firm to back this year’s Games Media Awards, announcing its support as event partner for the night. The developer and publisher joins a strong roster of companies backing the event, which celebrates and recognises those working in the games media sector. NCSOFT is proud to …

Check out the highlights of yesterday's conference

Pillars of Eternity, the crowdfunded RPG by Obsidian Entertainment, is going to miss its 2014 release date. This isn’t the first time that the game has been pushed back. When it was first Kickstarted – under the name Project Eternity – Pillars of Eternity was set for an April 2014 …

Missed yesterday's conference? Here's what attendees had to say in 140 characters or less

US-based retailer GameStop has altered its rewards programme with a new wave of loyalty incentives. The additions follow the launch of a credit card branded with the firm’s PowerUp Rewards programme earlier this week. The card allows customers to rack up bonus reward points and utilise in-store financing. The card’s …