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Unite 12: Unity Asset Store: Online Services to help engine's users reach consumers and maximise earnings

A leading EA executive has predicted the death of High Street games retail within ten years. "We know that packaged goods work today, and the majority of our current revenue comes from that," EA Games’ executive VP Patrick Soderlund told CVG. "That’s still a viable business model. But in the …

Nintendo Power’s near 25-year run is apparently coming to an end. A report out of Ars Technica states that Future Publishing is planning to stop production of the magazine. The report was seemingly confirmed hours later by Nintendo Power senior editor Chris Hoffman sending out Twitter posts on how he …

Partnership with Studica offers discounts to aspiring developers currently in education

Nintendo has announced it will host a Wii U press event in New York City next month. The invite-only function takes place on September 13th and will be presented by Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime. Nintendo states the event promises to reveal more about how the Wii U will …

Sequels can be just as innovative as new IP, says Assassin's Creed 3 dev Alex Hutchinson

'Cost adjustments' take effect after poor showing for MMO

50 employees let go as casual games developer restructures

Ubisoft Montreal creative director Alex Hutchinson discusses the virtues of existing franchises versus new IP

Remember that time when they told you that stereoscopic 3D was THE next big thing in gaming? They lied. Having been conspicuous by its absence at E3 in June, Gamescom has now been and gone without a single mention of the technology. And that’s despite Sony having the lion’s share …