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As Kinect goes on sale for the first time in America today, Microsoft has significantly increased its projected sales for the device in the current quarter. In September product director Aaron Greenberg predicted that Kinect would sell in excess of 3m units” this Q4. However, Bloomberg reports that Microsoft has …

The uDraw Wii Gaming Tablet is a new ‘platform’ that has already attracted attention from other publishers, according to THQ. The firm showcased the product in London to retailers last week. The peripheral and its first titles will arrive early next year. THQ says it has a five-year plan for …

Develop covers the key issues as new study reveals a development nation in free-fall

But it isn't the end of the world, Britain still has what it takes to thrive in other areas

Best Buy’s UK online store goes live tomorrow at www.bestbuy.co.uk. The site will sell all products available in stores, with free delivery offered. However, the games section is managed by online specialist, The Hut Group. Users will be able to post their own video reviews, there will be a forum …

Realtime Distribution will now handle products for UK-based peripherals specialist Venom. The deal represents Realtime’s continued push into the console sector. The company will distribute the majority of Venom’s console portfolio, including the VX Comms headset range, charging stations for 360, PS3, Wii, DSi and PlayStation Move, Wii Remote and …

Develop issue 111 explores why Canada is capturing British talent

Thousands of UK developers have already made the move to Canada. Will you be next?

Motion control tech to use minimal amount of 360 processing

Consumers can now buy their games while topping up for fuel, picking up the morning paper and even buying a shrubbery, under a new initiative by Bright Red Entertainment. The distributor has launched its new pallet concept Game Depot into non-traditional retail, such as petrol stations, garden centres and newsagents. …