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PC digital distribution company Metaboli has announced that its Q1 2009 turnover is up 120 per cent compared the same period in 2008. Our triple-digit growth is based on strong fundamentals, namely the introduction of a very attractive promotional plan to our customers and having the largest digital video games …

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With both Xbox 360 and PS3 making giant strides in the video on demand market, Nintendo has confirmed that it too is to enter the sector with a rival service for both Wii and DS. Nintendo president Saturo Iwata explained that the Wii will become the hub of the new …

One of the biggest releases of the annual gaming calendar has been revealed today with Konami lifting the lid on its plans for the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PSP and mobile phones. The publisher claims to have listened to feedback from both core and …

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 …