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After a stop-start beginning and growing losses, Best Buy UK’s chain of 11 stores is likely to close says The Sunday Times. But the brand may live on – with Carphone Warehouse stores turned into ‘mini’ Best Buys. A report in the Sunday paper said that parent Carphone could make …

Second edition includes skeletal tracking and workflow improvements

Developers help double trade group's membership, but publishers still control the board

Studio blasé on losing independence after Ubisoft buyout

London firm looking for the next 'Unity3D superstar'

Move to Xbox could be good for Indies, says Hello Games man Sean Murray

Europe focus this week, with offerings at CCP Games, Keen, Mind Candy and Playground

2011 marks the firm’s 25th year in the business, but even without that, Ubisoft’s UK division has plenty to celebrate. Managing director Rob Cooper talks to MCV about notable achievements and an even more promising future… Obviously you’re celebrating 25 years of Ubi this year, but it’s worth celebrating your …

UK video games charity GamesAid has named the six charities nominated for official support by the organisation’s membership. The lucky winners are Action for Kids, Jigsaw4u, Lifelites, Volunteer Centre Sutton: MAPS, SpecialEffect and The Willow Foundation. Each will receive a donation of 29k, which represents a 74 per cent year-on-year …

An early copy of Modern Warfare 3 for Xbox 360 was yesterday sold for an eye-watering $1,725 on auction site eBay. It is believed that the game is one of few that were accidentally sold early by US retailer Kmart. In total the game received a staggering 88 bids. And …