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According to sound library producer and FMOD Studio expert Stephan Schütze, it definitely does

Stephan Schütze looks at what modern generative audio methodologies offer games designers

Activision has stated that Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is the No.1 best selling console and handheld game this year. The hit kids franchise launched last November and lets players ‘bring their toys to life’ by placing Skylanders figures on a special portal. The result has been phenomenal, and according to Activision, …

First 200 participants to receive free download code for Football Manager 2012

Recruiter partners with Develop for July's Industry Excellence ceremoney

Think you know your football? Prove it and help raise money for charity in the process. GamesAid has teamed up with Sega and Football Manager developer Sports Interactive or a champion tipster competition for Euro 2012. All participants have to do is answer a series of questions on what they …

Guildford company to take over development of PC space action title Strike Suit Zero

The rumoured partnership between Sony and cloud gaming specialist Gaikai could be to bring more PlayStation and PS2 titles to current formats. Sources have apparently told GamesIndustry International that the service will include past first-party games and will allow third-party publishers to sell their back catalogue to PS3 owners. Publishers …

Puzzle/platformer selling more than 2,000 copies a day

Electronic Arts will give the world its first official glimpse at Dead Space 3 next week. The publisher confirmed to IGN that the game will be formally announced during its E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The conference will take place on Monday at 9pm UK time (that’s 1pm for …