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EA has reported its financial results for the period between April 1st and June 30th, announcing a massive increase in digital revenue. While total earnings were down slightly at $949m (a $6m YOY difference), digital net revenue reached $482m during the quarter – a major increase over Q1 2013’s $342m. …

Latest earnings report sends shares soaring in after hours trading

Fiscal results for Q1 2014 show big gains on mobile, free-to-play and digital

Stephane D'Astous lashes out at Square Enix's lack of leadership, courage and communication

Independent developer plans to go from strength-to-strength after releasing 120 games

Players are now able to kit out their Xbox Live avatar in a range of My Little Pony gear. As spotted by Eurogamer, a range of items are now available including a range of hoodies (Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Applejack) for 160 Microsoft Points a …

Game4u is offering an exclusive Steelbook on preorders of FIFA 14 across all platforms. Preorder customers will receive a collectible Steelbook case with a magnetic lenticular cover featuring Lionel Messi. We’re not quite sure what the means, but it sounds pretty cool. There is no mention of the FIFA Ultimate …

Ailsa McKnight has taken the role of marketing director at GAME Retail. She replaces Anna-Marie Mason, who left the business earlier in the year. McKnight is a marketing veteran with 25 years of experience, and has work with major brands such as Hasbro, Gtech, Ladbrokes and National Lottery owners Camelot. …

Latest Develop 100 launched on July 26th in association with Ukie - hotlist also includes list of every single British studio

In recent years the Square Enix E3 booth has resembled that of your stereotypical Western publisher. For two years we’ve had Lara Croft and Agent 47 dominate the firm’s showcase. The stars of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts were there, just hidden away behind the banks of Tomb Raider demos. …