In part one of this feature, we asked XBLA chief David Edery about t the process of getting a game on the service involves. In this part, we ask him about the comparisons between Xbox Live Arcade, WiiWare and PSN, and future planning for the platformâ?¦
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[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
[Industry news] Competition to join Indie Stars at Game Republic New Horizons in October
Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…
[Industry news] GTA creators reunite for landmark Scottish games industry event
The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a…
Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, with the prestigiou…
[Event news] Games Industry Specialist Stevie Ward Announced as Host for the Women in Games Awards
The MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards is thrilled to announce that games industry specialist and voi…
Luxology licences Pixar tech
Potential game use for Surface Subdivision patents in next version of Modo?
Read More »Luxology licences Pixar tech
Potential game use for Surface Subdivision patents in next version of Modo?
Read More »UK CHARTS: FIFA kicks Master Chief into touch
After playing second fiddle to the might of Halo 3 last week, a 79 per cent drop in sales for Bungie’s Xbox 360 FPS has paved the way this week for EA’s FIFA 08 to claim the top spot in the ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 . It’s the third …
Read More »UK CHARTS: FIFA kicks Master Chief into touch
After playing second fiddle to the might of Halo 3 last week, a 79 per cent drop in sales for Bungie’s Xbox 360 FPS has paved the way this week for EA’s FIFA 08 to claim the top spot in the ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 . It’s the third …
Read More »Elite 360 gets new SKU
North American gamers who purchase an Xbox 360 Elite console from the end of this month are set to receive free copies of Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 2 and Activision’s Marvel Ultimate Alliance, reports Gamesindustry . The new SKU follows the $50 price cut that Microsoft applied across its range of …
Read More »Elite 360 gets new SKU
North American gamers who purchase an Xbox 360 Elite console from the end of this month are set to receive free copies of Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 2 and Activision’s Marvel Ultimate Alliance, reports Gamesindustry . The new SKU follows the $50 price cut that Microsoft applied across its range of …
Read More »Rockstar: BBFC treats movies better than games
Rockstar has hit out at the British Board of Film Classification for treating violent films more favourably than ‘horror’ games. In a statement sent out today, the firm said that the changes that the BBFC requested be made to Manhunt 2 before resubmission were ‘unacceptable’. The full release reads: "We …
Read More »Rockstar: BBFC treats movies better than games
Rockstar has hit out at the British Board of Film Classification for treating violent films more favourably than ‘horror’ games. In a statement sent out today, the firm said that the changes that the BBFC requested be made to Manhunt 2 before resubmission were ‘unacceptable’. The full release reads: "We …
Read More »Game Connection Europe deadline looms
Just one week left to book your space as an exhibitor
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[Guest post] How Generative AI Is Changing Game Development
By Paresh Sagar – Co-Founder & CEO of Excellent Webworld I have observed game development …
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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[Industry news] ZBD Launches Complete Payments Stack Built for Games
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[Industry News] 80% of Western game developers plan to launch title in China
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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

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