Creating free-to-play video games is a risky affair. It’s especially hard for those developers looking to crack new IP, without the help of a brand or a major publisher to drive awareness. Free-to-play has changed the power dynamic,” said Marvelous AQL Europe CEO Harry Holmwood. Before, players would have pay …
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VIDEO: Elder Scrolls Online gameplay
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Read More »Sony Network boss to retire, House to take over role
Tim Schaaff, the president of Sony Network Entertainment International, has announced his retirement. Sony Computer Entertainment president and CEO Andrew House will add Schaaff’s responsibilities to his role when Schaaff steps down at the end of the year. SNEI overseas a number of Sony’s networking businesses, including the PlayStation Network. …
Read More »Free’s crowd: Using free-to-play to grow MMOs
Trion Worlds aims to reinvent the MMO space with each title, and is using free-to-play to attract a wider audience. James Batchelor finds out how this model will benefit titles like the online RPG? Rift and strategy game End of Nations. What are you doing to prepare for the launch …
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Slovakia is a small country by European standards. It is half the size of the neighbouring Czech Republic with a population of 5.5m – and only a little more than half of its residents live in urban areas. It also has a slightly lower average living standards compared to the …
Read More »Indiagames giving away free games this Diwali
With Diwali just around the corner, Indiagames is joining in the festivities with an eight-day free games promotion Every day from 10th to 17th November, a new iOS game from Indiagames will be available for free download on iTunes. Here’s a list of games and the days on which they …
Read More »30 Under 30 – Just three days left
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Read More »Game4u begins digital ‘Deal of the Week’
Specialist games retailer Game4u, which recently launched its downloads4u digital download service in beta, today announced its Deal of the Week promotion. Every week, one game will be available at a discounted price via downloads4u. This week’s deal is the Battlefield 3 Premium Edition, which is available for Rs 2,599 …
Read More »VIDEO: Hitman Absolution is nearly here
Square Enix’s Hitman: Absolution is so very close now, and the latest teaser trailer is going to make that wait even more excruciating. In it we see a handful of the levels and environments that players will be face with in the final release. Of particular note are the crowd …
Read More »Norwich Uni games course gets Skillset approval
Dual focus on 'creativity and professionalism' wins industry approval
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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