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Crowdfunding website Kickstarter has simplified its rules for project submissions down to three basic principles in an effort to make the platform easier to use. The rules now state that projects must create something to share with others, projects must be honest and clearly presented, and that projects cannot fundraise …
Read More »MOBA: The story so far
It allstarted with a mod. Well, actually, that’s not necessarily true. The origins of the MOBA are far murkier than that. The common conception is that they are the new kid on the block, but they have actually existed for decades. You can trace the MOBA all the way back …
Read More »E3 reveal for new Sony studio Pixelopus
A new first-party Sony studio called Pixelopus is set to be revealed at E3 along with its upcoming debut game. That’s according to theNew York Times, which says the studio houses developers from a games course at the Carnegie Mellon University, where students had been working on prototype titles for …
Read More »Mind Candy promises more new IP
More new IP could be on the way from Moshi Monsters creator Mind Candy Having focused on Moshi Monsers since 2007, the World of Warriors IP was something of a surprise announcement last week. But owner Michael Acton Smith teased that further new games could be on the way. "This …
Read More »Jo Twist stresses need for digital video games sales data
MCV teamed up with UKIE last week to create an estimated value of the UK games market. But there are still big holes in the industry’s knowledge – particularly around digital. UKIE CEO Dr Jo Twist writes for MCV to discuss the need for a digital sales chart… As an …
Read More »Cut the number of games on Steam? That’s insane, says Rust creator
Developers should worry less about the level of competition on Steam and simply spend the time making a great product, says PC games veteran Garry Newman. The latest stats on Steam show that more games have launched on the digital platform in the first five months of this year than …
Read More »BBC 5Live pushes video games show into primetime slot
BBC Radio has strengthened its focus on video games by promoting its Game On segment to the masses. Hosted by Adam Rosser, the GMA-nominated show was previously broadcast during the graveyard shift on 5Live at 2:30am and only available via iPlayer for seven days. But now the station is airing …
Read More »Former SCEA boss Tretton joins AI start-up
Former SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton has joined the advisory board of AI start-up Genotaur. "This is a very exciting time for us at Genotaur as we develop new products and scale our business, focusing initially on implementation within the computer entrainment business,” said Genotaur CEO Tony Simpson. Jack’s …
Read More »World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition rolling into retail
Wargaming has announced it is to introduce a boxed edition of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. The Combat Ready Starter Pack is set to launch this August for 15.99 and will provide new players with everything they need to get started in shooter. Included in the boxed edition is …
Read More »Read how the UK games market reached its highest point for six years in the latest MCV
The latest MCV is available now and we reveal how the UK games market jumped dramatically with growth across almost every category. In collaboration with UKIE, the study reveals how the market rose by 20 per cent in the last 12 months alone to reach its highest point in six …
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