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It’s coming up to three years for the Warner UK games team. Are you happy with the progress so far? We always strive to do better, which is why Warner Bros. is one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, and to maintain that position you need to continually …

A Game Distribution is a big supporter of the open distribution model, which allows multiple firms to distribute the same product. Operations director Adam Harris says this drives competition and provides a wider and better choice for consumers. Open distribution naturally develops competition, which in its own right sparks innovation …

What sets A Game Distribution apart from other suppliers? We are a full service distributor of video games, accessories and consoles focused on supporting the international independent market as well as the promotions market. We can offer fully branded white label logistics for any store or promoter in Europe. How …

Vision Engine used in upcoming MMO title

Develop helps you steal the most desirable jobs in the industry, and looks at the evolving recruitment sector

Japanese publisher Capcom has reported strong results for the nine months ending December 31st 2010. Net sales for the period reached Y70.77bn (535m), a jump of 41.6 per cent year-on-year. Income jumped 165.1 per cent to Y12.77bn (97m) with net profit increasing 294.8 per cent to Y6.84bn (51.7m). The star …

New Game Theory episode raises current challenges and praises past triumphs

Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel has announced it is working on Kinect’s first shooter. The Gunstringer is a comedic Wild West game that blends open 3D movement and Rez-like shooting sections. Using the Kinect camera, players take control of an undead cowboy in the style of a string puppet. The …

CFO Scott Brown says rumours of exorbitant dev costs are greatly exaggerated

Video games trade body UKIE has expressed its concern about the government’s decision to re-evaluate the potential website blocking powers that would be granted to ISPs as part of the Digital Economy Act. Yesterday Westminster announced that it has asked Ofcom to consider the viability of the proposals. Specifically, it …