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London-based studio to use popular engine in upcoming title

As EA is set to implement a divisive $10 pay-wall in a bid to curb pre-owned sales of its games, one experienced UK developer believes the threat of second-hand sales must be addressed. In fact, Blitz Games Studios co-founder Andrew Oliver believes that piracy is not the biggest problem facing …

Broadcaster continues drive with UK indie studios at the helm

Blitz Games Studiosâ?? co-founder Andrew Oliver says second-hand games can effectively quarter owed royalty pay

MCV has been told by a senior global publishing source that price cuts for the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be announced by the end of the year, and possibly as early as next month’s E3. In addition, it is believed that there’s a strong possibility that Nintendo is also …

Though the name 3DS seems to cover all the bases pretty thoroughly – it’s like the ‘DS’ and it’s ‘3D’ – it looks as if the next handheld to come from the Nintendo stable will get a new name before it arrives at retail. Speaking at a recent financial briefing …

Game testing firm expands international services to U.S. market

A press release from Korean tech giant LG appears to point to a new partnership with Microsoft to promote the still unknown 3D gaming plans of the Xbox 360. Sony has already set out its intentions to lead in the emerging 3D games space, and Nintendo’s upcoming 3DS handheld will …

FIFA studio SVP defends company position on charges for online content

Israeli-founded SupersonicAds sees future in brand interaction