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Frontier Developments founder weighs in on the issue of declining industry entrants

David Coghlan set to replace David Oâ??Meara in June

Doublefine boss to speak at Brighton event in July

Early bird bookers can now save over £500 on tables and 25 per cent on seats

It has been confirmed that the CEO and president of Activision Publishing Mike Griffith resigned from both of his roles on April 23rd. The exec, however, will continue to serve as vice chairman of Activision Blizzard. This role sees him take an active part in board and internal strategy meetings. …

Current and former employees claiming unpaid fees and damages

Griffith steps down as legal action from Infinity Ward hits his studio

A group of former and current Infinity Ward employees have launched a lawsuit for between $75 million and $125 million against the developer’s owner Activision. A story today on G4 details the suit, brought collectively by the ‘Infinity Ward Employee Group’. The suit claims that Activision withheld bonuses and royalties …

THQ has deepened its relationship with TV network Syfy with news of a two-hour Red Faction TV movie, which may act as a pilot for a full series. In a report on Broadcasting & Cable, Alan Seiffert, senior VP of Syfy Ventures, said, "It is a great fit for a …

The former VP of corporate affairs at Nintendo of America has returned to the game industry, joining Massachusetts based outfit 38 Studios. Trade site Gamasutra reports that Denise Kaigler, who left Nintendo in November 2009 to work closer to home, has now been appointed chief marketing officer for 38 Studios. …