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Momentum for next-month’s London Games Conference continues to build. Digital retail card expert Qinqo has signed up as gold sponsor of the event, which includes high-profile speakers from Google, Twitter, Sega, Electronic Arts, Yogscast and Disney. An ambitious start-up led by an experienced exec team, Qinqo helps content firms sell …

We ask the 22Cans boss why he has picked Unity to power his new title Curiosity

Germany branch to focus on providing web-based tools for developers across all platforms including Linux

Technicolor has collaborated with Rockstar Games to set up a team to work exclusively on the Grand Theft Auto developer-publisher’s titles at its Bangalore facility. The state-of-the-art technology infrastructure” at the Bangalore studio will house a team of game artists and animators working solely on Rockstar Games titles. Technicolor’s India …

Excitement for Wii U is building, but Nintendo is spending significant marketing money to ensure 3DS grows this season, too. Speaking to MCV in her first interview since taking the role of marketing and PR director at Nintendo UK, Shelly Pearce said the firm expects the handheld to do good …

Microsoft Surface to be released on October 26th alongside Windows 8

This week's essential job opportunities in programming

Last night, a motley crowd of games retailers, publishers, journalists and more descended upon Holborn’s Sway bar. What occured there cannot quite be put into words. Well, technically it can. And has been. But it’s far more amusing to see if for yourself. And for those unable to join last …

The biggest toy craze of the past 12 months is ready to rock toy retail all over again. In a matter of weeks, Activision’s multi-million pound property Skylanders will get a fresh shot in the arm with a brand new Giants video game and collectable toys. Thanks to its range …

ArenaNet to also create additional bonus teams for further development when needed