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It doesn’t seem as if Sony is too concerned about possible launch day shortages for the PS4. GameTrailers has obtained a memo sent out to GameStop stores last week that told managers, effectively, that there is no current cap on the number of PS4 pre-orders they an receive. Starting now, …

Sony has suggested that some surprises lay in wait for those attending August’s Gamescom 2013. It was revealed at E3 earlier this month that Sony has 30 games in development for PS4, 20 of which are due for release within the console’s first year. 12 of these are new IPs. …

The UK games trade’s biggest night of the year will return to London again on Thursday April 10th 2014. Around 600 retailers, publishers, developers, distributors, media and service providers will attend the MCV Industry Excellence Awards, recognising the strongest performers across all sectors of the business over the preceding 12 …

Unique game engine to power cross-platform experiences

The Centre for Retail Research has issued a grave warning for those working in UK retail. The Independent reports that should current trends continue over a fifth of all UK shopping will be done online. That’s great news for online business, of course, but potentially worrying for the country’s legion …

Valve has dropped what is being interpreted as a hint that the Steam Summer Sale will kick off this Wednesday. PCGamesN reports that the Steam Trading Card beta will be ending on June 26th at 7pm UK time. At that point Steam Trading Cards will be open to everyone, with …

Investment to support game developers looking to create new IP

Similarities with character Ellie 'not appreciated'

Microsoft is set to investment $700 million in a new data centre in West Des Moines, Iowa. As part of the deal with the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board, the state has approved $20 million in tax credits for the computing giant for what has been termed ‘Project Mountain’. The …

The Develop Awards returns in just over two weeks on July 10th at the Brighton Metropole hotel. Have you booked your place yet? Tables and seats for the event are selling fast as the game industry prepares to descend on Brighton to recognise the sector’s finest talent. This year’s event …