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Developers are now able to update their apps to prevent users exploiting the iOS loophole that granted users free access to in-app-purchases. The Guardian reports that Apple has approached developers with news of the fix that has to be implemented via an app update. Furthermore, once updated an app will …
Read More »Publishers are working on ‘bare-bones’ operations
Working for an internal studio is one of the most stable positions for developers, says publishing exec
Read More »Japan developers ‘can’t compete with the West’
'The problems with Japan games are simple, most of them aren't very good games' claims Platinum Games writer
Read More »UKIE rallies around tax breaks for developers
UK trade body UKIE has called on the games industry for input for a collective response to the government’s new period of consultation on tax breaks policy. The UK Treasurytoday opened a period of consultationwith a view to finalising the details of the proposed Tax Breaks policy. "UKIE’s consultation programme …
Read More »Exploitation of developers ‘is getting worse’
'If a publisher wants to find something that is wrong with a milestone, it's very easy for them to do' says David Doak
Read More »Ten Norwegian games receive government funding
The Norwegian Film Institute recently announced the funding of ten new Norwegian games. A total amount of 750.000 euro has been distributed among ten different developers. Since 2005, the Norwegian Film Institute has been funding Norwegian games development. Developers can apply for start-up- and production-funding to realize their game projects. …
Read More »Hansoft to offer start-up license
Hansoft has announced that a start-up license for up to nine users is now available at no cost, making it possible for small teams to get access to project management software. CEO Patric Palm said: We often see examples of upcoming, rapidly growing software developers hitting a stage where they …
Read More »Rainbow 6’s lead devs axed by Ubisoft
Ubisoft has axed leading members of the Montreal development team behind its upcoming Rainbow 6 Patriots game, it has been revealed. As reported byGame Informer, the publisher has confirmed that creative director David Sears, narrative head Richard Rouse III, lead designer Philippe Therien and animation director Brent George have all …
Read More »TIGA suggests developers are shunning retail products
Over two thirds of UK games developers are now working on digital games, with only a third left to focus solely on retail games. The findings come from trade association TIGA, which claims that the numbers are symptomatic of a shift away from traditional retail models. "TIGA’s new research shows …
Read More »MCV’s 20-page trade guide to PlayStation Vita is available now
We have put together a special magazine all about PlayStation Vita – and the 20-page guide is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via iPad. The in-depth look at Sony’s handheld – due to hit UK shelves on February 22nd – includes everything you need …
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