The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …
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Square Enix: ‘It’s crucial for us to expand globally’
CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals
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Read More »Next-gen analysis
At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …
Read More »Next-gen analysis
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Read More »Activision: Well drive rivals crazy
Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …
Read More »Activision: Well drive rivals crazy
Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …
Read More »Blade Interactive becomes a publisher
Manchester-based developer Blade Interactive Studios is to begin publishing its own titles. The firm will self-publish the follow-up to the successful World Snooker Championship 2007, shortening the name to WSC Real 2008. It is now on the hunt for a distribution deal, and says this will be made ‘imminently’. Blade …
Read More »Blade Interactive becomes a publisher
Manchester-based developer Blade Interactive Studios is to begin publishing its own titles. The firm will self-publish the follow-up to the successful World Snooker Championship 2007, shortening the name to WSC Real 2008. It is now on the hunt for a distribution deal, and says this will be made ‘imminently’. Blade …
Read More »Kalypso signs with Pinnacle
The exclusive deal will see Pinnacle handle all warehousing and logistics support for UK and international orders alongside full sales support to national accounts, general retail and independents. Kalypso opened a UK office in Stoneygate, Leicester earlier this year and plans to use Pinnacle to leverage its forthcoming range of …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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