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MMO specialists have told MCV that predicting the fall of World of Warcraft is ‘futile’. Blizzard’s title is the world’s most lucrative MMO, raking in over $100 million a month. And rival developers admit that even when there are some big name MMOs on the horizon – such as Star …

There’s no shortage of promising MMOs due for release over the next 12 months, but can any of them hope to cut into World of Warcraft’s market share? Christopher Dring speaks to the major players to find out what the future holds for the genre… In December 2008 Blizzard revealed …

How one email transformed the London animation studios business

Accessories specialist Bigben Interactive and its UK distributor Venom will end their distribution agreement next month. Venom will now focus on expanding its own-brand and licensed game and mobile phone accessories, whilst Bigben will release its range of products directly. The distribution agreement will come to an end on Wednesday, …

MumboJumbo awarded payout after court rules it suffered breech of contract

Ubisoft is set to build on 2009 with a blockbuster line-up of established franchises, new IP and unique motion-sensing projects. The publisher has highlighted Splinter Cell: Conviction, Ruse and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands as key releases for the first half of the year and promised there are several …

Mobile software event boasts speakers from Intel and The Creative Assembly

UK conference will turn its attentions to ethnic diversity

Army of Two: The 40th Day utilises Grip's Digital Extra System

Comedian, presenter and gamer Dara O’Briain has been named as the host of the 2010 GAME British Academy Video Games Awards – the second time he has presided over the ceremony. I am delighted to have been asked back to host the GAME BAFTA’s for the second year running,” O’Briain …