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The tactical RPG genre may not be a chart-topper in the West, but hardcore followers of Japanese RPG specialists Nippon Ichi will be delighted to hear that the studio is bringing the latest instalment to its critically acclaimed series to PS3 next year. Though it appears graphically very similar to …

Speaking to MCV, Jetix Europe’s Michael Wolstenholme has said that the kids’ video game market is undergoing a ‘mini-revolution’, and that the success of formats like Wii and DS should ensure that the current momentum is maintained. Most developers now seem to be looking at platforms such as DS, PS2 …

Publishers looking to sign more and more games for Nintendo console

How has the kids’ market for games changed in the last few years? There is definitely a kind of mini revolution going on when it comes to kids gaming. Most developers now seem to be looking at platforms such as DS, PS2 and Wii and recognising the value and popularity …

Recruitment agency's graduate placement plans continue to build

French studio working on PS3 exclusive discusses the need to make more creative experiences

After announcing an exclusive deal with Sony to produce a new, unnamed PS3 title, Develop spoke to Paris-based Quantic Dreamâ??s CEOs David Cage and Guillaume de Fondaumière (pictured) to find out more about their approach to games and life as a French games studioâ?¦

EA’s Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix has retained its top spot in the ChartTrack All Formats top 40 for the third week in a row. The action title is followed by Nintendo’s More Brain Training in two and Activision’s Shrek The Third in three – which also …

UNITS UK MARKET (Weeks 1 – 26 2006 vs. Weeks 1 – 26 2007) Total Excl. Non Games Total UK MarketUnits (m) 2006 2007 Change % Total Games Software 21.87 26.01 +19 Gameboy Advance 1.00 0.52 -48 Microsoft Xbox 1.73 0.43 -75 Microsoft XBox 360 1.36 3.14 +131 Nintendo DS …

Today sees the relaunch of Develop’s home on the internet, www.developmag.com, with the overhauled site now offering regular features, tutorials and studio profiles alongside its daily complement of breaking business news. The new site has been designed with the development community in mind and is perfect for anyone involved in …