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First game set to be released later this year

Indie hits take home prizes for their unique takes on touchscreen gaming

The number of pre-E3 announcements this year means that most crystal balls are looking pretty foggy at the moment. With games such as Halo 5, Battlefield: Hardline, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Forza Horizon 2, Homefront 2, Mortal Kombat X and Hunt: Horrors of the Gilded already out and proud, …

Former members of BioShock team already working on first title, The Black Glove

Intel Developer Blog: How to decide on the right monetisation model for your game

New Launch Now option allows creators to go live at their convenience

Develop asks veteran devs how the sector can avoid stagnation after a recent resurgence of the genre

Book now to take advantage of lower ticket and table prices

Gerry Berkley has returned to HMV as head of games. He previously worked at the High Street retailer between 1992 and 1998 as computer games manager. Since then Berkley has had held roles at a number of other retailers, including Woolworths, Blockbuster and Virgin. He also worked at CentreSoft. Recently …

Apple’s Design Awards have recognised three of the year’s most notable iOS game releases. Ustwo’s stylish Escher tribute Monument Valley, Sirvo’s number puzzler Threes and Simogo’s curious Device 6 were all recognised for their ability to stand out as accomplished titles that perfectly suit touchscreen smartphones. Equally accessible and engaging …