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It’s only $45,000 off the magic $5,000,000 mark, but the questions hanging over the Ouya console project are only getting bigger. Last week Ouya founder Julie Uhrman told MCV’s sister site Develop that the company would be seeking funding outside of Kickstarter. This is a really big undertaking and it’s …

Over 50 companies are already listed in Intent Media’s must-read directory of interactive entertainment agencies. And you’ve got just two weeks left to join them. Sourcebook is the ultimate directory for agencies and support businesses working in games, technology and entertainment fields. It is published on July 27th as both …

Develop’s ranking of the world’s most successful game developers is back. Nowlive in the App Store, the 2012 edition of the Develop 100 features a list of the top 100 developers in the world based on the revenues generated by their games. It is available only for iPad, and costs …

The Ratchet & Clank Collection has at last been given a release date for North America. The collection has been dated for release stateside on August 28th through retail and PSN, according to the US Playstation blog. It will run $29.99 and includes HD updates of the first three Ratchet …

Valve has confirmed it is working on a Steam client for the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, adding that Left 4 Dead 2 will be the debut title for it. The new team of 11 made the announcements by introducing themselves on Valve’s new Linux blog Steam’d Penguins. Currently there aim …

A couple of new titles featuring comic superheroes make their way to mobile devices this month. DC has announced Justice League: Earth’s Final Defense for iOS. The title will be developed by Netmarble according to AppAdvice, and features JL leading members Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and The Flash. …

Justin Rondeau presents ten tests and tips for success

Public event to feature 12-hour game jam

Specialist games retailer Game4U today announced its annual monsoon sale, where customers stand to save up to 40% of PC and console games and peripherals. On sale are games such as Mass Effect 3, Need for Speed: The Run, Batman: Arkham City, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, Street Fighter x Tekken and …

You have just one week to lobby for the Games Media Awards 2012, so get in touch now to let us know why you deserve a prize this year. You can nominate yourself, a colleague, your own personal favourite media or, if you’re feeling generous, even a competitor. But you …