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Too many digital developers have their eyes set on money rather than innovation, says David Braben

Develop asks Charles Cecil six questions on a game he made. How do you think he scored?

Company must be happy with level of demand and will open stores to accommodate, says CEO

EA-owned developer DICE has said that it has almost quashed the technical gremlins that have slightly soured the game’s launch over the last week. Users have reported significant issues connecting to online games via Xbox 360, as well as some early authentication problems for PC gamers thanks to EA’s Origin …

Get involved in annual regional roundtable, sponsored by Codemasters

Smash PC hit Minecraft has won the inaugural GameCity Prize, awarded on Saturday at GameCity6 in Nottingham. It’s the first time the event has awarded a GameCity prize. The judges panel included MP Tom Watson, comedian Charlie Higson and South Bank Centre artistic director Jude Kelly. The other games in …

Developer Mike Bithell says 2D platformer offers minimalist approach mixed with combination and complication

Publisher Warner Bros Interactive has released a new trailer for off-the-wall Grasshopper Manufacture title Lollipop Chainsaw. Though critically hailed, Grasshopper’s former releases – which include Killer 7, No More Heroes and Shadows of the Damned – have yet to enjoy an equal level of commercial success. However, it’s not hard …

Store needed to develop 'direct relationships with consumers'

Can you believe it is just four years since the first Assassin’s Creed arrived at retail? There have been some serious changes in the market during that time, from the arrival of high-end smartphones putting pressure on consoles through to changes in the gaming demographic, but through it all Ubisoft’s …