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Key physics and animation tech firm expands rapidly in Asian region

Three main political parties to argue the toss at upcoming Q&A event

Longstanding UK developer Rebellion has made a small number of staff at its Oxford HQ redundant, a source close to the matter has claimed. Our source says that up to 20 Oxford-based developers could be handed their notice. It is also thought that Rebellion has all but confirmed the closure …

Publishing deal for â??epicâ?? RPG agreed

Babel Media partnership creates â??localisedâ?? animation code

Microsoft has announced it will release a new Xbox 360 Elite SKU this spring, which will include two free blockbuster first-party titles. The Elite Spring bundle will cost 199 and contains a copy of Halo 3: ODST and Forza Motorsport 3 at no extra cost. The bundle was previously rumoured …

And if the industry is going to start crying foul over Tesco or Asda trying their hand at trade-ins, then the industry must also collectively address the wider issues around pre-owned. Currently, developers and publishers hate used game sales, by all accounts. And they are doing everything they can to …

Over the past six months, the games industry has ramped up its efforts in tackling piracy. For instance, publishers Ubisoft, EA and Sony have all recently announced measures to discourage IP theft. Consumers playing one of Ubisoft’s PC titles have to remain constantly connected to the internet so that the …

Spend increases criticised as effect of confused policies

Studio sources have confirmed to MCV’s sister site Develop that Sony’s new Motion Controller device will be compatible with an extra Wii Nunchuck-style add-on. Speaking at GDC, the source stated that even though the controller’s final specs will be ‘reminiscent’ to the Wii, the familiar elements provide scope for those …