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I do not understand video games and I feel angry.” That was the opening gambit of one Nintendo shareholder at the company’s recent investor Q&A, during which some stern questions were asked of the absent Satoru Iwata– whose overall shareholder approval rating is up year-on-year. At Nintendo’s shareholders’ meetings, the …

The Unreal Engine creator ponders how development's barriers to entry are lowering

Version management software provider and awards finalist bringing two start-ups to next week's ceremony

Will Zelda for Wii U be an open world game? Perhaps not in the traditional sense. Speaking to shareholders, Nintendo’s development boss Shigeru Miyamoto has said that the term open-world” was used to describe the game at E3 as it’s something that players understand – personally, however, he doesn’t like …

Outsourcing firm and Develop finalist now seeking new projects with global partners

Kinect may no longer be flavour of the month at Microsoft, but the camera will still be getting some dedicated functionality in upcoming racer Forza Horizon 2. Turn 10’s creative director Ralph Fulton has confirmed that the game will offer additional content for those who have the motion camera plugged …

Scientists and developers share their insight into why data, fact and research can form a robust foundation for designing game world, mechanics and even narratives

Konami has lifted the lid on the upcoming PES 2015, revealing what are described as plenty of major changes. Co-developed by both the Tokyo and Windsor PES Production teams, the game apparently sees a true return to core PES values of total control, super responsive controls and renowned gameplay, where …

Generation Media says that television advertising is the most effective way to reach a younger audience… Consolidated TV data year-to-date reveals an increase in children’s focused TV advertising from the games market. This follows an increase to kids’ exposure to emerging media channels and new technology. Various sources suggest that …

PS4 is still riding the crest of its strong launch wave but there is one criticism the machine has regularly faced it’s concerning the lack of triple-A releases for the machine thus far. With The Order: 1886, Bloodborne and Uncharted 4 not due until next year, the already delayed DriveClub …