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Vita will suffer a horrible, premature death” if it doesn’t open up to multiplatform accessibility, Bossa co-founder Henrique Olifiers has claimed. Olifiers said that the UK studio would not develop games for consoles because of their closed systems, and believes manufacturers would suffer in the long run if they did …

Scottish developer welcomes former AOL and EA staff as board members, and launches duo of new games

Xbox design manager Don Coyner has been replaced as the lead for Microsoft’s next-gen console, according to reports. Cnetclaims two sources who work for Microsoft said that Coyner is no longer leading the design and experience group for Xbox. The sources also said that Coyner has been replaced by general …

Ian Kelso to take on 'expanded role' as CEO of Canadian Interactive Alliance

Sega has confirmed a July 6th release date for Xbox 360 and PS3 brawler Anarchy Reigns in Europe. It will be released in the US on July 3rd and in Australia on July 5th. The game is developed by Platinum Games, creators of Vanquish and Bayonetta, as well as Konami’s …

Online indie retailer ShopTo.net has launched a new addition to its membership scheme that rewards purchases with points that can be redeemed against future purchases. Customers will receive ten points for every 1 spent. 100 points then equates to 25p off your next bill. But here’s the kicker – ShopTo …

Xbox experiences manager Emma Williams to replace Don Coyner after ten years in role

Retail discounting Skyrim helped the UK games retail market generate a whopping 68.3m last week – a ten per cent rise over the week prior’s 62.2m. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim also toppled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as the top-selling game of the week ending December 10th, thanks …

Giant of photography, audio and video licensing signs up to UK games industry trade body

Bossa wonâ??t work for console manufacturers who don't promote interconnectivity, says studio co-founder Henrique Olifiers