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MCV’s sister magazine Develop is today launching a free year-long trial subscription for its essential monthly magazine. UK games industry professionals can have Develop magazine land at their desk or doormats simply by filling out an online form here. The longstanding trade magazine this year soared past its landmark 100th …

Publisher Frogster has confirmed in a short and rather bizarre press release that it has separated itself” from three core members of its senior management team. Acting CFO Ralf Klppel and board member Bjrn Koschin have been recalled with immediate effect” while Frogster America CEO Lars Koschin has been relieved …

Moto GP developer takes in £5.1m, though remains out of profit

Such has been the success of the PC and Mac Doctor Who Adventure Game series that the BBC has confirmed that the games will return for a second series in 2011. To date the first three Adventure Games have been downloaded over 1.6m times, with a fourth release due out …

Cloud gaming firm releases tools for straightforward ports

Luminaries from across the audio sector to tackle every aspect of video game audio

Cult Xbox 360 shooter Earth Defense Force is to get a second next-gen instalment with confirmation from D3Publisher that it will be bringing sequel Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon to Xbox 360 and PS3 next spring. The first game in the series, which was a budget priced release on Xbox …

Trade bible offered gratis for 12 months

Unique attendee figures murky as event organisers count door walk-throughs

EA has lifted the lid on its feature TV spot for this year’s FIFA 11, which debuted during yesterday’s high-energy match between Manchester United and Liverpool. A big-money TV reveal has become somewhat of a tradition for EA, and this year’s effort carries on that spirit with a host of …