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Read More »Ubisoft launches Uplay app
Ubisoft has launched its online rewards service Uplay on iPhone in the form of a new app. Players can download the service for free and earn action points to unlock in-game extras, read expert guides, share content with friends and edit their user profiles.Uplay originally launched as an in-game service …
Read More »Kotick: Social/mobile markets â??hard to integrateâ??
Boxed games empire boss canâ??t envisage revenue opportunities
Read More »Infinity Blade due next month
Infinity Blade will be available to download on iOS devices from December 9th. The game previously known as Project Sword will be priced at $5.99 (around 3.99) and will be compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad and third and fourth generation iPod Touch devices. It’s the first game for …
Read More »Doctor Who heading to iPhone
UK developer Tag Games has landed a coup, signing a deal with BBC Worldwide to launch an official Doctor Who game for iPhone and iPad. The game, which is expected to launch before Christmas, will allow fans to play as the Doctor and as his current assistant Amy Pond. "Doctor …
Read More »Free Develop iPhone App: Get yours here
New iOS download pushes latest Develop-Online headlines and content to your handset
Read More ȣ50m target for BBCs games plan
BBC Worldwide says its move back into video games is like ‘growing a new limb’ and that it could become a 50m business for the firm. The statement comes as the company reveals its first self-published games for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad, which are Doctor Who: The Mazes of …
Read More »Game barcode scanner app launches
Cedemo has launched its Video Game Barcode Scanner app in the US and UK for iPhone and Android smartphones. The app lets people scan barcodes of console games in-store, to call up descriptions, videos, trailers, screenshots and other information. It launched last month in France. Cedemo is running a competition …
Read More »Download the Develop iPhone app!
Own an iPhone? You can now download an app (iTunes link) that puts MCV sister-site Develop’s must-read game development news into the palm of your hand. The app is sponsored by Blitz Games Studios and is completely free to download. Like MCV’s own iPhone app, it includes a fully-searchable news …
Read More »iOS 4.2 goes live today
Apple has confirmed that its iOS 4.2 software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available today. The update is the first time that iPad has got iOS 4, including multi-tasking, folders, Game Center and a unified email inbox. Meanwhile, all devices are getting access to new wireless printing …
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