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Trio of developers exit Maxis to build games in the spirit of their pervious work

Microsoft has insisted it does not share customer data with governments, but the US government is preventing the platform holder from proving it. Last week, leaked documents seemingly revealed that Microsoft granted the National Security Agency access to emails and Skype calls as part of its spying program, according to …

Skills shortage has left studios will no option but to hire for specialists from abroad

A tie-in to the upcoming LEGO Movie is in the works, and marks the franchises debut on next generation consoles. The LEGO Movie Videogame (yep, that’s the title) arrives next year on Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, PC, Vita, 3DS and PS3. It is being created by the …

Founder of German developer network now focusing efforts on his PR agency

Xbox One users will be able to simultaneously download content whilst playing games. A Microsoft representative confirmed the news to Polygon. It means Xbox One users will be able to download content from Xbox Live without interrupting their gameplay. When unveiling the Xbox One back in May, Microsoft stated that …

Develop checks up on the regulations that are slowing studios from bringing new talent to their shores

State of Decay, the open-world zombie-fest will launch on PC later this year. Undead Labs head Jeff Strain confirmed the news during a live stream yesterday. A detailed summary followed on the game’s official forum. The move follows State of Decay’s success on the XBLA having sold over 500,000 copies, …

Sony has kicked off a new giveaway that allows US PSN members to use PlayStation Trophies in a special memorabilia auction. The platform holder will be offering different items, one per day until July 30th, and each will go to the user that bids with the most Trophies, according to …

The bankruptcy of defunct publisher THQ has come to an end now that a liquidation plan has been approach. US bankruptcy judge Mary F. Walrath approved of the plan, which will pay creditors using the proceeds from sales of THQ’s IP, games and assets, according to Bloomberg. THQ’s properties, such …