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Nobody paid attention when the Yogscast was created six years ago. Born as BlueXephos, founded by everyday gamers Simon Lane and Lewis Brindley, it was just one of thousands of YouTube channels offering original gaming content. But in 2014 it’s difficult for anyone in games to not have heard of …
Read More »Excalibur brings all publishing labels under one roof
PC GAMING WEEK: Budget PC games specialist Excalibur is rebranding itself to simplify its diverse games offering. Dropping Publishing from its name, Excalibur has brought its Simulator, Strategy and Extra Play ranges all under the same identity, which the publisher says will simplify the buying experience for consumers. We have …
Read More »The future of PC gaming revealed in the latest MCV
From the arrival of Steam Machines to the digital takeover, we detail everything you need to know about the market in MCV’s PC Gaming Special. We kick off the issue with an overview of the modern PC gaming scene as the sector’s leading players talk us through the need for …
Read More »Flappy Bird is generating $50k in ad revenue every day
The chances are that by now you’ve probably heard of Flappy Bird It’s a basic (but seemingly addictive) mobile game that’s been consuming users’ lives having dominated the top of the App Store and Google Play for the past month. It’s sudden rise to popularity is particularly interesting considering it …
Read More »BAFTA to host first-ever Inside Games showcase
New pre-awards event will give consumers an early-look at the latest releases. Taking place on the same day as the British Academy Games Awards on Wednesday, 12 March, the event is the first of its kind by BAFTA and will be a public showcase of the newest games on the …
Read More »Ex-Blitz devs form new studio Lumo Developments
Former Blitz developers have formed a new microstudio in Leamington Spa called Lumo Developments. The four-man team, previously known as Team Lumo and working on titles such as Kumo Lumo and Paper Titans, will focus on making games for mobile platforms. The studio’s first title is set to be released …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry set for standalone release
Ubisoft is releasing its Assassin’s Creed IV story DLC as a standalone release. Launching on PC, PS3 and PS4, Freedom Cry is a digital-only download and will not require players to own the original Black Flag in order to access the new single-player content. Currently, there’s no mention of potential …
Read More »Google Glass launches first games
If Google’s VR tech had taken your fancy, but couldn’t justify shelling out the hefty price tag. Now you can. Owners of the wearable, sic-fi glasses can now treat themselves to a series of downloadable games, including Clay Shooter, Matcher, Shape Splitter, Balance and Tennis. That’s right. You can use …
Read More »Yogscast: We would never compromise our integrity
UK YouTube giant Yogscast says it can help publishers sell games, but it will never compromise its integrity. The company’s comments come as Microsoft and EA suffer criticism for encouraging YouTube bloggers to post positive coverage about its games in exchange for money. Yogscast is a value-led business and the …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: House of Trix
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with House of Trix. House of Trix Sector: Creative & Promotional ServicesAddress: Primrose Studios, Primrose Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BT, UKPhone number: 01200 420888 Key contacts:Chris Trickett – chris@houseoftrix.com Website:www.houseoftrix.comEmail:hello@houseoftrix.comTwitter:@houseoftrix A dedicated graphic design agency for the entertainment …
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