Next-gen.biz reports that the ongoing Manhunt 2 saga has taken another twist this morning as the Government has come out to defend the BBFCs ruling. A statement in response to an online petition reads: The Government is satisfied with the BBFC’s procedure and with the provisions for appeal, and will …
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Government backs Manhunt 2 ban
Next-gen.biz reports that the ongoing Manhunt 2 saga has taken another twist this morning as the Government has come out to defend the BBFCs ruling. A statement in response to an online petition reads: The Government is satisfied with the BBFC’s procedure and with the provisions for appeal, and will …
Read More »Fury to boast Australian Made brand
Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia
Read More »Fury to boast Australian Made brand
Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia
Read More »Partnertrans founders split from UK office
Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm
Read More »Partnertrans founders split from UK office
Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm
Read More »Avalanche unveils new game engine
Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS
Read More »Avalanche unveils new game engine
Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS
Read More »Halo 3 launch event too big for Oxford Street
Microsoft has been forced to shelve any plans for an official Halo 3 midnight launch on Oxford Street due to fears from the local council. However, the platform holder has promised that over 1,000 UK retailers will open their doors at midnight to allow consumers to get their hands on …
Read More »Competition Commission reveals initial findings on Gamestation deal
A new ‘statement of issues’ on the Competition Commission’s website reveals four ‘theories of harm’ and six ways in which the recent acquisition could create a substantial lessening of competition. The four hypothetical ‘theories of harm’ are stated as: (a) An increase in the market power of the merged entity …
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
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