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Alex Seropian and his Wideload studio is acquired by Mickey Mouse firm

Disney boss Graham Hopper has told MCV that the firm is glad other publishers are finally catching up” to the ‘tween’ market in games. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Hopper said that Disney felt it has been part of the creation” of the market, which is driven by young female …

Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned set to be an action-RPG

Dan Tudge leaves role as executive producer on the delayed Dragon Age: Origins, joins Turok developer Propaganda Games

Disney Interactive Studios CEO Graham Hopper has said that consumers may be put off buying rhythm action games by the prospect of using an additional peripheral. Disney’s Ultimate Band, due out next year, doesn’t use a Guitar Hero-style accessory. For the full story, visit MCV sister site CasualGaming.biz

Buzz! Junior developer takes kids trivia know-how to the House of Mouse

A leaked memo from Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that Disney has combined its Interactive Studios operation with its MMO and mobile unit Walt Disney Internet Group, our sister site Develop reports . Called the Disney Interactive Media Group, and unified effective immediately, the move comes to "take advantage …

Leaked memo from CEO reveals super-charged new games unit called Disney Interactive Media Group

Disney Interactive Studios is to acquire Gamestar – one of China’s leading independent video game software developers. With locations in Shanghai and Wuhan, Gamestar was established six years ago, and describes itself as a ‘world-class games developer’. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Gamestar will play an …

Acquisition of Gamestar gives House of Mouse's expanding empire its sixth studio