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The value of the video games market in the US fell 15 per cent year-on-year in February to $1.28bn – a number that has surprised even NPD itself. The year to date market value stands at $2.42bn, a 14 per cent decline compared to 2009. The industry realised another month …

Latest edition of localisation management solution premiers at San Fran show

New functions add more flexibility, control and detail to popular engine

Effects middleware provider's new deal streamlines workflow for SCM users

Public beta of its webOS Plug-in Developer Kit released

New platform embeds straight-to-user games anywhere online.

A new US developer has decloaked at GDC, revealing a new game it thinks can revitalise the competitive mass market music game genre. Seven45 Studios is a Boston-based team of former LucasArts, Pandemic, Atari and Vivendi vets working on their first game, Power Gig. But as a subsidiary of music …

Registration for the key industry event extends to March 19

Power Gig comes with six-string peripheral; Creator says it can turn around failing music game genre

Global development hub to get commanding presence at upcoming European industry gathering