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A game analyst group has announced its tall ambition to help generate $1 billion for games companies over the next four years. GamesAnalytics, formed in February last year, is a data mining and monetisation firm. It offers behavioural analytics, predictive modelling and individually targeted in-game marketing products. The UK firm …

A Call of Duty developer’s job is never done. Once the game has shipped, the team has to manage the millions of gamers that flock to the title’s online multiplayer. And it’s not just about DLC either, but handling the critical mass of consumers and dealing with complaints of security …

Newcomer GamesAnalytics believes it can give developers and publisher the edge

UK-based social giant begins to break away from Facebook exclusivity in new mobile push

Institution looks to strengthen industry bonds

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play – otherwise known as the PlayStation-branded mobile phone – will launch in the UK this April. Phone service providers Orange, T-Mobile, O2 and Vodafone all say they will be stocking the Android-powered gaming phone, Pocket Lint reports. According to Orange and T-Mobile the device will hit …

Shares climb on claims an official announcement will come this week

Controlling stake of League of Legends developer sold

Ubisoft is taking its Call of Juarez in a brand new direction with The Cartel. This third instalment in the FPS series is set in the present day, but features Wild West weapons, costumes and other elements the franchise is known for. The game is due for release on 360, …

Petri Järvilehto joins Finnish studio; Wii and 3DS Angry Birds inbound