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Number of employees at Finnish studio rises 800 per cent to 224 in under a year

Neelie Kroes 'observing political reality' by playing down treaty's chances of success, says spokesman

'Britain is being frozen out of the next industrial revolution' says former BT CTO

Xaicontrol to allow developers to create character behaviours and game logic for IOS and Android titles

Browser-based title Gameglobe to feature 'console level HD quality' and allow users to share their own worlds

Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster. Called Blockbuster VIP Gamer, the retailer boldly claims its new loyalty program will provide gamers with the most rewarding experience in the gaming market”. Unlike other schemes this new offer doesn’t just reward consumers for …

Internet could host graphic intensive titles 'within the next few years', says Tim Sweeney

Jason Holtman to give insight into business practices

Social games giant seeking damages of three times the profit earned from PyramidVille

According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent. The market is expected to grow by 38 per cent to 18bn Rupees ($359m) in 2012 and to a staggering 46bn Rupees …