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PlayStation 4 owners will be able to access their digital downloads by logging into any console, Sony says. Speaking at Develop in Brighton, Sony’s R&D senior team leader Neil Brown also spoke up the company’s ‘play as you download’ feature, which allows gamers to play their newly-acquired digital game and …

New incentive awards tools to independent developers

New IP owner claims bankrupt publisher was paid half a million by Valve after filing

Second Life developer buys 'indie Steam' digital distribution platform

Minecraft developer Mojang has been served a cease and desist letter from US mini golf chain Putt-Putt regarding user-created levels using the likeness of the company’s courses. VG247 reports that Minecraft creator and Mojang founder Markus ‘Notch’ Persson took to Twitter to post an image of the letter, adding that …

A job listing at Rockstar Leeds suggests the studio is currently hiring personnel to work on the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5. Rockstar Leeds are currently looking for a talented graphics programmer to help bring our latest titles to the PC platform,” read a job listing on Rockstar’s …

Second Life developer Linden Lab has announced its purchase of indie game digital distribution service Desura. The acquisition represents Linden Lab’s second major pickup in 2013, joining the studio’s recent purchase of upcoming iPad game Blocksworld. The PC/Mac/Linux shop and client is known for offering indie devs a lower barrier …

Apple and Amazon have settled a lawsuit over the rights to the term ‘app store’ for use in the companies’ respective distribution platforms. Reuters reports a US district judge dismissed the case earlier this week at both firms’ request. A trial previously was scheduled to start on August 19th. Apple …

DEVELOP AWARDS: Big night for industry sees 18 different games firms take home key accolades

Develop Conference: Buddha Finger creator says touch games should offer reliable responses