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Develop and industry professionals respond to key Xbox hire

Capcom has announced a brand new Resident Evil title for PS3 – although it will be digital only. Called Resident Evil: Chronicles HD, the SKU will include re-worked versions of former Wii titles The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles. Both will be released digitally via PSN in June and …

Looking to address the Japanese dev community? Then put pen to paper as soon as possible

Develop Editor-in-chief Michael French on why Microsoft's new appointment is one of its smartest yet

Phil Harrison has at last spoken of his high-profile move to Microsoft Game Studios Europe. I am excited to be joining the senior team at Microsoft at a pivotal time for our industry,” he stated. I am really impressed with the company’s long-term vision for growing the market for interactive …

Former Sony studios boss 'excited to be with Microsoft at such a pivotal time'

It’s easy to see Phil Harrison’s appointment as the boss of Microsoft Studios Europe as a vanity signing. After all, Peter Molyneux is one of the greatest and most respected figures in global games development. They are big boots to fill. Literally – Peter Molyneux is a tall man. But …

The core games industry has this afternoon welcomed one of our most beloved sons back into the fold. News that former PlayStation head Phil Harrison has returned broke just minutes ago. That he’s returned to take up Peter Molyneux’s former role as Microsoft Studios Europe boss was somewhat of a …

Microsoft has named Phil Harrison as VP of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business. He arrives following the departure of Microsoft Games Studios European boss Peter Molyneux. replaced former Microsoft Game Studios European boss Peter Molyneux with none other than Phil Harrison. GamesIndustry reports that Microsoft will confirm the appointment later today …

Simon Etchells to lead marketing activities for RuneScape