Iconic entertainment company's licensing department offers music model tailored for trailers, and offers WWE 13 prizes
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[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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Apple ordered to re-write Samsung acknowledgement
The UK court of appeal has lambasted Apple for its Samsung lawsuit acknowledgement posted last week. The iPhone creators will have to alter the working of the statement, which it ruled to be non-compliant, and post it on the homepage – not hide it behind a link, The Guardian reports. …
Read More »Red Thread working on Dreamfall sequel
Pre-production begins on new game in The Longest Journey saga
Read More »Still and King launch new digital distribution management agency
Industry stalwarts Darryl Still and Peter King have launched a new digital distribution management agency called Kiss. In its own words, Kiss will specialize in helping games developers get their titles listed on all of the available digital distribution platforms, and once listed, manage them for maximum exposure and revenue”. …
Read More »HMV opens Skylanders concession stores
Activision has opened special Skylanders concessions in three HMV stores. Special areas can be found in HMV’s Oxford Street, Manchester and Glasgow branches. Each area will feature a variety of Skylanders products (including licensed cards, puzzles, wallets, bags and badges), character art, artificial grass and dedicated games stations. ”We are …
Read More »Ninja Kiwi acquires Digital Goldfish
New owner says it is now an 'indie development powerhouse'
Read More »Need for Speed: Most Wanted for PC available for preload via Game4u
Downloads4u, the PC games download service from Game4u, is now offering Need for Speed: Most Wanted for preload. Users can purchase the game via downloads4u, and begin their download immediately. They will then be able to play the game once it unlocks on release date. The preload process is handled …
Read More »King.com steps up its focus on mobile
Candy Crush Saga leads developer's move to portable platforms
Read More »New Steam Greenlight picks arriving this month
The next batch of titles to receive the Steam Greenlight treatment will be announced later this month. At least 10 more games are expected to get the go ahead from Valve on November 30th, according to a news post from the company. On top of the games, Valve is aiming …
Read More »Milestone ties up with Rovio to release Angry Birds for PC in India
Milestone Interactive is set to release the Angry Birds franchise for PC in India via a tie-up with the game’s developer Rovio Entertainment. The games available in India will include Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Space, with prices starting at Rs 499. That’s pretty …
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
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