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Fresh doubt has been cast over the future of rental chain Blockbuster after it emerged that a deal to amend the company’s credit facilities is in jeopardy, Reuters reports. It is hoped that new credit terms will be agreed in May, but the company has been unable to offer assurances …

A guide to getting the most out of flexible development ecosystems

With 14 years experience and a large number of game studios using its tools, Perforce has gained huge experience in how successful developers like to work and how Software Configuration Management tools need to support them. Dave Robertson shares seven top features of Perforce which help for game development...

What is financially sound for studios isn't always great for staff, and vice versa. Owain Bennallack takes a look at new workforce organisation strategies, and suggests five ways of improving the balance between staff and studio.

With the entirety of The Beatles’ global fanbase already opening up before MTV’s eyes ahead of the release of the official video game in September, news of the joint release of the Fab Four’s remastered album collection on the same day is even better news for the publisher. Due for …

Despite failing to trouble the higher echelons of the UK charts upon its release last month, Sega has heaped praise upon its Wii title Madworld and admitted that the brand could become an established franchise for the publisher going forwards. Speaking to Venturebeat, Sega of America’s vice president of marketing …

Can video games tackle sensitive subjects surrounding the current conflict in Iraq? Konami seems to think so, having signed up US independent Atomic Games and its new game Six Days In Fallujah. The 360, PS3 and PC game is inspired by US Marines who served during the November 2004 battle …

Unlike sales of games on the High Street, the success of downloadable titles has always been harder to monitor, but new stats have emerged that at last help to paint a more solid picture – and prove the true scale of the success that iPhone gaming is beginning to achieve. …

US independent Atomic Games to produce new title based on 2004 battle

Format-holder PR war extends to willy-waving over studio head-count figures