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Devs are asking for Xbox Early Access program, ID@Xbox boss says

A Steam-style Early Access programme is a common request amongst ID@Xbox developers, the platform holder’s Chris Charla has told Develop. Reports have been bubbling for some time about a similar program for PS4 and Charla told Develop in an interview last week that it’s a talking point at Xbox as …

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Mind Candy’s Michael Acton Smith standing down as CEO

Mind Candy CEO Michael Acton Smith is stepping aside to pave the way for a new leader so he can return to something more akin to his original role. The founder of the Moshi Monsters firm has revealed he will be moving to a creative leadership position, with COO and …

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Tony Hawk’s dev Neversoft closes doors

The closure of a studio is never something to celebrate, but at least the Neversoft team went out in a (quite literal) blaze of glory. The Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero developer was closed today and the team is being merged with Infinity Ward,as announced back in May. The new …

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