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Mobile games developer Gameloft has entered an elite group - it has made a game for the iPod.

In-game advertising network IGA has forged a deal with online games developer Artix.

Scottish studio Denki will see some of its set-top-box games hit the US following a deal with DIRECTV.

A new games course in Scotland says it has the answer to the industry's skills shortage.

A new 3D world engine is on the way from Icarus Studios.

Reports from the US press say that UK developer Kuju is handling a Wii and DS conversion of Bizarre Creations' Geometry Wars.

French publisher Ubisoft is beefing up its casual games strategy with a new internal development team and plans to work with third-party studios for new content.

The year's big night for UK and European games developers - the Develop Industry Excellence Awards - is fast approaching.

Chinese software firm CDC is to move into full game development following a management reshuffle.

Capcom's Flagship studio is to be closed as part of the Japanese publisher's streamlining plans.