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Read More »FRANCE: Three strikes policy to hit file-sharers
The French Senate has passed a new law designed to crack down on internet file-sharing as the battle against online IP theft reaches the continent. Music Week reports that the French Senate has recently passed a three strikes and you’re out” law raised by President Sarkozy which, as the name …
Read More »PS3 LittleBigPlanet bundle listed
After the disappointing news that the recently unveiled Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and Blu-Ray movie PS3 bundles will not be crossing the Channel to hit UK retail , French retailer FNAC has listed a LittleBigPlanet PS3 bundle on its web site. The pack contains a new 80GB PS3, one rumble-enabled …
Read More »French games production tax credit goes live
Prime Minister endorses 20 per cent production cost tax credit as pressure mounts on UK Government
Read More »UK Government and ELSPA speak out on French tax breaks
Many in the UK games industry are hoping that the news of the EC passing France’s proposal for studio tax credits will pave the way for similar legislation in the UK – but both the Government and publishing body ELSPA have warned against the possible complications of such a move in …
Read More »Green light for game tax credits in France
After a year of deliberation and investigation the European Commission has given the nod to France’s proposal for a production tax credit on video games – with an official announcement due later today. Click here to read the full story on Develop.
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