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Leamington Spa, UK-based developer Blitz has acquired a company that specialises in making virtual versions of cultural heritage sites.

UK independent developer Rebellion has signed up Prefix IT's asset management tool.

A team that has worked on the FIFA and Need For Speed games has opened a studio for Wii and DS games in Vancouver.

A new games industry study by the BBFC has warned developers may have to start self-regulating their content as graphic games imagery becomes more realistic.

Blast CEO to discuss budget gaming at May’s Northern Exposure in York.

An internal SCEE memo has confirmed jobs cuts are being considered at SCE WS’ European offices.

SCEE is looking at scaling down its operation - although no jobs have been cut as yet.

Eidos Interactive has bought the veteran UK games developer Morpheme.

Developers down under admit that ‘upskilling’ Asia threatens business.

A university in Asia has started a new games master's degree following a S$3m (£1m) investment from a local games company.