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Publishing giant fuses solid brands with social know-how

Scotland special this week with openings for both graduates and experienced pros

Hungry consumers have caused Dead Island to sell out – with GAME raising its price to 47.99 – but more stock is on the way. The first-person zombie action game supplied by Koch Media and published by its Deep Silver label is in strong demand. So much so that GAME …

UK charity GamesAid is inviting members of the games industry to take place in its latest sweepstakes competition. Following the success of the Grand National Sweepstake earlier this year, which raised 820 for charity, GamesAid ambassador Chlo Giusti is organising a new contest focused on the Rugby World Cup. The …

It’s arguably the biggest release of the year to date and retail is gearing up for a bloody fight to win the biggest market share possible on Microsoft’s Gears of War 3. HMV is the first retailer to show its hand. It will sell the game for just 1.99 to …

Special 'pirate theme' becomes a surprise hit

Event offers food, drink, networking and a chance to check out app opportunities.

CEO claims to have already reached a tenth of the target

Media conglomerate News Corporation is extending its reach into games and social networks with the acquisition of London studio Bossa. News Corp’s UK subsidiary Shine – run by Rupert Murdoch’s daughter Elisabeth – says it will entrust Bossa with its existing brands and properties. Shine has previously released content across …

Essential digital-focused event coming to London on November 10th