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Sidney Mock, the CCO of the world’s leading casual games network SPIL Games, has stated that the like-minded cooperation shown amongst some of the world’s leading casual games companies is a sign that the games industry is finally beginning to mature. The whole industry is working very closely together – …

As rumoured last week, UK mobile operator O2 has lifted the lid on its upcoming iPhone discounts, and it’s the eradication of the upfront single payment on some tariffs that has caught the eye. Commentators are speculating that the moves come ahead of the end of O2’s exclusivity deal on …

Killzone 2 has just been released and is a flagship title for Sony and the PS3. Are you happy with the reaction to the game so far?All of the reviews of Killzone have said ‘well done, you’ve lived up to the expectation from E3 all those years ago’. For me …

Microsoft has predicted that Halo 3, Mass Effect and PGR 4 will go on to become ‘evergreen’ sellers after it added the games to its Xbox 360 Classics Range. The titles will now retail for around 19.99, alongside other Xbox 360 Classics such as Crackdown, Gears Of War and Saints …

Others might be cutting back on new IP, but South Peak has told MCV that it is committed to original ideas.The publisher is releasing a number of titles based on new IP over the next few months – including Velvet Assassin, Raven Squad and Section 8 – as it looks …

The former commercial director of Woolworths has told MCV that games will play a key role” in his new nationwide retail chain. Tony Page has secured 10 million in funding for his new venture, which will contain many of the same product lines of Woolworths. Page says he can acquire …

A new label called Zushi Games launches next month, built from what was previously Zoo Digital Publishing.The original Sheffield-based Zoo was bought by US outfit Greenscreen Inc a year ago, but bosses Ian Stewart and Barry Hatch regained control of the firm via a management buy-out in November. The new …

Indie chain Grainger Games has expanded its presence in the North East by opening the first of four new stores.The indie opened the doors to its new branch in Thornaby, North Yorkshire on Friday March 20th. Three additional branches will be opened over the next two months across the North …

UK trade association and Yorkshire network strengthen deal

Enterprise license will see multiplayer tech integration and long-term consultancy for upcoming titles