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Studio of former Autodesk exec releases Dr Seuss iPhone App

Game body Indievision asks: Why does Apple remove content at the mere request of a third-party?

Shareholders praise Xendexâ??s progression through the recession

Real-world criminal nabbed in conjunction with Police e-Crime Cyber Unit

New publisher Tradewest Games has signed a deal with Austrian IP holder JoWooD to handle sales for the firm’s games in the UK. Tradewest will also manage the company’s titles in other European markets – building on its existing agreement to handle JoWooD products in France. We are happy to …

Long-standing GAME Group marketing head Anna Macario has left the retailer, MCV can reveal. The popular exec leaves her position as the company’s marketing director, a role that she has held since August 2004. Macario originally joined the group as head of marketing in November 1998. Previous to her time …

New title Foto Face uses DSi camera and microphone, boasts Facebook functions

Stalwart developer denies move to new facility in Birmingham

Shoppers traversing the UK High Street this weekend would have seen a number of impressive video game savings – but few would have topped HMV’s current deal on Sony’s PSPgo. The retailer’s website is offering the latest iteration of the PlayStation portable in black for just 149.99 – a massive …

UK online shopping sales is expected to reach 5 billion during December 2009, predicts Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG). The IMRG also expects that the annual Mega Monday – traditionally the busiest online shopping day of the year – will generate 350 million for e-tailers this year, a ten …