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Game publishing and development firms are finding sanctuary in digital distribution platforms because boxed retail is dependent on pre-owned sales schemes, industry veteran David Perry has said. Speaking today at the Cloud Gaming Europe event in London, Perry said companies like Gamestop are getting so good at selling used games, …

CLOUD GAMING EUROPE: Gaikai CEO says high street schemes make download business even more attractive

In her latest series, Mary Portas will be helping our independent shops that are struggling to survive or wants to expand. Optomen, the production company, is keen to hear from all types of retailers who are interested in getting involved. As part of the programme, the successful applicant will receive …

Long-awaited release features new multiplayer mode

The smash hit Farming Simulator will arrive on 3DS this March. It’s the first console game from distributor Contact Sales in its 15-year history, and will have an RRP of 29.99. The firm is releasing the title under its Excalibur label, known for PC sim titles such as Police Force …

The biggest brands in gaming will battle for the limelight at this month’s toy industry trade show. Toy Fair 2012 will take place at Olympia, London from January 24th to January 26th, and exhibitors are using game-based products to draw in the crowds. GB Eye will show off their latest …

App reaches more than 140,000 downloads in three months

Publisher Ubisoft has once again found itself to be the subject of internet rage over its PC gaming DRM strategies. Dutch site Guru3D has revealed that any hardware alteration to a PC on which strategy title Anno 2070 has already been activated will trigger a further activation, as the software …

Admits renegotiation of stock compensation to early employees 'probably wasn't a good idea'

Develop sits down with the region's leading lights to discuss how the area is facing new challenges