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A launch date for Kickstarter UK has been set. The service expands into the new region on October 31st, and users are allowed to start building their projects right now – though none can go live until the end of the month. Kickstarter has provided a solid FAQ post on …

Toylogic has touched on the indications of launching Xbox Live’s first free-to-play game Happy Wars, predicting that the release marks further expansion of the model – specifically into the AAA market. Studio president Yoichi Take spoke on the trending method ahead of his game’s release this Friday. "I believe it …

A server breach of the PlaySpan Marketplace has led to the leaking of personal account information for millions of users. MCV sister site Develop reports the publisher-sponsored monetization firm has shut down the Marketplace site, after info including user IDs, email addresses, and encrypted passwords were found to be compromised. …

One-click exporting makes preparation for Windows store submission a breeze

British developers can start building their projects today in preparation for end of the month launch

Publisher opts out of direct sales in favor of distributor model

Fight Club, the Social Network and Se7en director David Fincher is to produce the launch trailer for Microsoft’s Halo 4. Visual effects maestro Tim Miller, of Scott Pilgrim vs The World fame, will act as the director. Then pair promise an emotionally-charged look at the backstory of Halo’s iconic hero, …

The creator of Wing Commander and Freelancer Chris Roberts has returned to games development with new PC MMO Star Citizen. After nearly tens years away from the industry, Roberts’ latest project is being developed by his newly formed studio Cloud Imperium Games Corporation, which consists of ten staff based all …

If you’re a developer with a great game design idea and a sound business plan to back it up, the Indie Elevator Pitch is for you. Organised by the NASSCOM Gaming Forum in association with the Indian Angel Network (IAN), the Indie Elevator Pitch gives game developers an opportunity to …

Critics of the Call of Duty game engine are being unfair, developer Treyarch has insisted. With high-profile FPS rivals like Crysis and Battlefield sporting relatively modern game-engines, many have been quick to point the finger at Call of Duty and its various creators’ willingness to stick with the same engine …