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Two years on from his return to the games industry as the head of Microsoft’s casual games movement, David Gosen is leaving the Xbox platform holder, MCV can reveal. Gosen, whose former roles include Nintendo Europe MD and I-Play CEO, is to leave his position as VP of strategic marketing …

Think Services to launch call for speakers

Activision Blizzard has raised its 2010 earnings outlook following a stronger than expected Q1. The publisher predicted in February that it would see Q1 GAAP revenues of $1.1 billion, or $525 million in non-GAAP net revenues. However, an early than expected launch of the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package and …

New shmup the first of more iPhone titles from Runescape studio

Former VP of strategic marketing â??to explore new opportunities outside of the companyâ?

Unity and PlayDead to show alongside Vision Engine 8

Industry maestros prepare for LA-based development summit

In what is in danger of becoming a daily ritual at the Activision owned developer Infinity Ward, two more key staff members have walked out on the studio, bringing the total number of departures to 11. If you include ousted bosses Jason West and Vince Zampella, that number now stands …

Buzz builds as Dutch trade event fills up; special door price for Develop readers

Click here to access the RETAIL BIZ Previews section, where you’ll find an in-depth guide to some of the biggest game approaching retail. This week, we take to the pitch with EA’s 2010 FIFA World Cup, the next instalment in the best-selling FIFA series that looks to follow up on …