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A significant study by a group of universities has downplayed the significance of video games piracy. Wired has word of a joint study between the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University and the PLAIT Lab at Northeastern University as well as Robert Veitch from the Department of IT …

US office to work on game engine deployment tools for new platforms

Download retailers have their doubts over a UK bill that will allow consumers to return ‘faulty’ digital content. The bill – revealed in the Queen’s speech opening Parliament last week – says that any product a reasonable person would judge to be faulty must qualify for a refund. This could …

The UK's most intelligent developers compete for the prestigious Develop Quiz trophy

Indie track speakers to also include Dlala's AJ Grand-Scrutton, Mike Bithell and Thechineseroomâ??s Dan Pinchbeck

I know what you’re thinking – ‘What is this old fashioned nonsense on the frontpage MCV?’ It’s true that European retailers grumbling about UK pricing and imports is nothing new. As one UK publishing bod told us this week: How many people there actually moan about this versus those who …

Stronghold franchise indie takes home the top prize after pipping Bossa and The Creative Assembly to the post

Games retailers across EMEA regions say they are facing bankruptcy – and it’s all our fault. Low UK game pricing has caused a sharp rise in importing amongst consumers around the globe, damaging local sales. Foreign indie stores are following suit, and buying stock in bulk from the UK. This …

The Audio Guys' Tim Bartlett offers a wealth of advice on recording automotive audio

Not only has Ubisoft shown developer Patrice Desilets the door, but it has also cancelled his most recent project. "After more than two months of discussions with [Patrice], we couldn’t align our vision both on the project development and the team management," Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot told investors of the …