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Developer William Latham has joined Goldsmiths University as professor of computer games.

A new $1.5bn property development in Austin, Texas, is hoping to attract games developers.

The director of the new TMNT movie and the CEO of the studio that made its spin-off game will be speaking at the June Hollywood and Games Conference.

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.