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Having gained approval in the March 2012 Budget, plans for UK tax breaks for video games developers are now in doubt. The European Commission (EC) has announced that it plans to investigate the proposals, questioning whether there is an obvious market failure in the UK games industry. Specifically, it is …

European Commission unconvinced aid is necessary as it opens investigation into proposals

Training and talent acquisition is highest on issues facing developers

Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary Warren Why was Blockbuster worth saving in the UK? There is an opportunity here. The business is predominantly rental, with …

PS4 could launch at a lower price than its predecessor the PS3. Admittedly, the PS3 launched in the UK at an eye-watering 425. Launching PS4 above that would be ‘brave’ to say the least. But with the new console packing plenty of tech, just how low can we expect it …

Industry professionals have until 5pm GMT today to recommend a nomination for the 2013 Develop Industry Excellence Awards. UK and European game developers, tech companies and services firms wishing to put their work in the last 12 months forward for consideration should check out our detailedlobbying guide here. But be …

Studio had to avoid pitfalls of making female lead a 'damsel in distress or a sex bomb'

The tech housed in the upcoming Android console Ouya lags significantly behind many other modern Andorid devices. VentureBeat reports that results using benchmarking software Futuremark suggested that Ouya ranks 73rd in the Android power league table. That’s ahead of the likes of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet but behind devices such …

Wii U owners will have to wait a tiny bit longer to get their hands on Warner’s Injustice: Gods Among Us. Fortunately, the delay is only a slight one – the game will arrive a week later than originally planned on Wii U on April 26th, as confirmed by CVG. …

Mobile monetisation company partners with China Mobile for launch, giving devs access to over 700m customers