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Indies and start-ups flock to join GameSpy Open program

The team behind retail’s most important game says the industry must show more support for the smaller titles on the release schedule. Call of Duty creative strategist Robert Bowling says he’s active in promoting games on Twitter and Facebook, insisting coverage should not be reserved for just the highest profile …

The finish line is in sight. Time is running out. The challenge is nearly over. What are our contestants doing to ensure they make the most of this last week? When they’re not pre-emptively celebrating on Twitter (yes, we’re looking at you, Neil Gorton) or proudly showing off their abs” …

MCV’s Buyers Factfile has been made available as a free, downloadable PDF on the new Reports section of this very website. The Factfile is a unique guide to the stores and people that are responsible for shaping and presenting the UK video game industry on the High Street and online. …

2K Games has confirmed that it is working on a sequel to Gearbox Software’s popular shooter Borderlands. Borderlands 2 will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC during Take-Two’s next financial year, which begins on April 1st, 2012. A first look at the game will be available to members …

The tools are in place to ensure 3DS has a very merry Christmas, says Nintendo. The platform holder showed off its blockbuster Q4 3DS line-up – which includes Super Mario 3D, Mario Kart 3D, Resident Evil and Metal Gear – to press and retail at a showcase last month. And …

Channel 4 maestro gets the rapid-fire question treatment...

A range of simulation games has been released under Mastertronic’s new Just Sims label. The first eight titles are available now, and include Towing Simulator, Tank Simulator and Heavy Freight Simulator. The games retail for a budget price of 9.99 each. Mastertronic’s sales director James Cato told MCV: There is …

Peripherals firm Mad Catz says that it had to move into publishing or risk becoming ‘redundant’. The company wants to become a multi-platform game publisher and is even considering bundling its games with its accessories. Earlier this month it signed a publishing deal with Microsoft to produce games for Xbox …

Dare to be Digital 2011 team Faraway Games talks exclusively to Develop about working on their entry title Aida.