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German media firm Computec is once again running its games development competition where studios could win a prize worth up to €1m. As usual, the competition is open to any studio developing new titles for mobile, social and browser platforms. Entrants must register by May 5th at www.makethegame.de. Games will …
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma expansion heading to the UK this April
The follow-up to Capcom’s well-received RPG Dragon’s Dogma will be released in a matter of months. The publisher confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will arrive in the UK and Europe on April 26th, according to VG247. That’s three days after the US release on April 23rd. It will be …
Read More »Amazon introduces microtransactions to App Store
Developers can now incorporate in-app purchases into their games
Read More »Big firms eye Blockbuster UK stores
Two firms are reported to be in discussions to rescue bankrupt rental firm Blockbuster UK. The prime candidate is reportedly GA Europe, the restructuring firm that administrators PwC brought in to handle the recent closure of Jessops. "GA bosses are understood to believe they can successfully run a rump Blockbuster …
Read More »Amazon adds microtransactions to app store
Consumers can now use their Amazon accounts to purchase virtual goods and in-game currency on titles sold in the retailer’s App Store. Developers creating software for the store can now incorporate in-app payments and microtransactions into their games, according to Joystiq. Payment options include any credit cards, gift certificates or …
Read More »Playing your cards right: an introduction to free-to-play Tekken
Every major games publisher has invested into the ever-growing free-to-play market, and today Namco Bandai announced its biggest F2P venture to date. Tekken Card Tournament is a smartphone, tablet and PC title that brings card-based battling together with the series’ trademark martial arts duels. It is due for release in …
Read More »Tekken Card Tournament mixes trading cards with free-to-play gaming
Namco Bandai has announced an ambitious product that will let retailers cash in on an upcoming free-to-play title. The publisher will soon launch Tekken Card Tournament for smartphones, tablets and PCs. This free-to-play game sees players collecting attack cards that can be used to win traditional Tekken-style battles. Tekken Card …
Read More »PQube to publish Moto GP
UK firm PQube has signed a new deal with developer Milestone to publish the next MotoGP title. The company will handle MotoGP 13’s release in the UK and EMEA territories later this year. It will be available on 360, PS3,PC and Vita. PQube CEO Dave Painsaid: We’ve enjoyed working with …
Read More »Codemasters restructures digital business
British publisher and developer Codemasters has confirmed spreading reports that it is restructuring its digital operations. Reports emerged this morning that jobs have been lost at the UK firm, but Codemasters has emphasised this is not across the entire company. Instead, selected areas with the publisher’s digital business have entered …
Read More »Jurgen Post: Digital comes first for new Sega
2013 will be the first full year for the new Sega: a big publisher that focuses on digital first, complemented by select boxed brands. MCV asks European COO Jurgen Post how these plans will come to fruition this year.. The restructure Sega announced last year showed a focus on digital …
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