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French Ministry for the Economy says its games subsidies proves power of gaining Government support

We chart the history of a Britsoft classic that remains a unique and uncopied experience to this dayâ?¦

Handleman’s biggest UK client Tesco is set to swoop for the distributor and retain the majority of Handleman’s UK-based employees. Music Week reports that the deal is set for completion in the coming weeks. We are continuing to make good progress in our efforts to complete the wind-down of our …

Local heat contenders given support by famed developers

Studio to develop a game based on Indian sports

Ubisoft has announced that it is to publish From Software’s curiously titled latest in its mech battler series, Armored Core for Answer, on Xbox 360 and PS3 this October. The game is set in a pollution-ridden future where the world’s populace fear that the planet’s end is approaching. The title …

ChaYoWo's new base will host 100 staff by the end of December

A new survey from Gfk NOP Consumer Confidence shows that continuing drops in consumer confidence throughout July have seen the public’s economic outlook reach the most pessimistic level ever recorded. Marketing Week reports that the overall index dropped by five points last month to hit -39, a total that’s 33 …

DEVELOP 08: Creator and researcher discuss creation of abstract puzzler

As the business media’s eyes remain firmly fixed on Activision-Blizzard and EA’s acquisition battle with Take Two, Ubisoft has been holding its own secret meetings with suitors – discussing potential deals that could propel the French publisher into the same league as its two biggest rivals. However, the company’s executive …