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Developers will be allowed to self-publish on Xbox One and every hardware unit sold at retail can be used to develop games, Microsoft has confirmed. Game Informer started it all earlier today by apparently spilling the beans ahead of Microsoft’s intended reveal of the new policies at Gamescom next month. …
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GTA V getting not one, but two strategy guides
Strategy guides for a major blockbuster game, eh? Who’d have thought it? Brady Games has won the rights to publish the official guide to Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV. In fact, it’s rolling out two in time for the game’s September 17th debut. The Signature Series guide features a …
Read More »The Develop 100 is out this Friday – check out our retrospective here
The Develop 100 has been published since 2005, and over eight years has chronicled the world’s top studios based on a variety of different metrics. We have analysed the top studios around the world through criteria such as UK retail revenues, reputation, review scores, general standing in the industry and …
Read More »Develop 100 over the years – How the industry has changed
Our retrospective of the Develop 100's eight-year history reveals the evolution of games
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: White Room Games profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with White Room Games. White Room Games Ltd Sector:Gaming Accessories and MerchandiseYear Established:2009Number of employees: 5Address:Campion House, Green Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4HQPhone:01562 820 010 Key contacts:Luiz Ferreira, Founder & Director – Luiz.Ferreira@whiteroomgames.com Website:www.whiteroomgames.comEmail:info@whiteroomgames.comTwitter:@whiteroomgamesFacebook:Click HereLinkedIn:Click Here White Room …
Read More »EA stock at highest since 2008
Latest earnings report sends shares soaring in after hours trading
Read More »EA revenues 76% digital
Fiscal results for Q1 2014 show big gains on mobile, free-to-play and digital
Read More »Exclusive Messi Steelbook on FIFA 14 preorders at Game4u
Game4u is offering an exclusive Steelbook on preorders of FIFA 14 across all platforms. Preorder customers will receive a collectible Steelbook case with a magnetic lenticular cover featuring Lionel Messi. We’re not quite sure what the means, but it sounds pretty cool. There is no mention of the FIFA Ultimate …
Read More »GAME names new marketing director
Ailsa McKnight has taken the role of marketing director at GAME Retail. She replaces Anna-Marie Mason, who left the business earlier in the year. McKnight is a marketing veteran with 25 years of experience, and has work with major brands such as Hasbro, Gtech, Ladbrokes and National Lottery owners Camelot. …
Read More »Amazon introduces £10 minimum spend for free delivery
Online retailer Amazon has redefined the conditions under which it now offers Free Super Saver Delivery. Effective today the site will impose a minimum spend of 10 to qualify for free postage across a number of categories. There are some exemptions however, most notable of which are video games. Also …
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