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There is finally a release date for Xbox One in a number of key territories, including Japan. The machine will arrive in the following regions in September: ArgentinaBelgiumChileColombiaCzech RepublicDenmarkFinlandGreeceHungaryIndiaIsraelJapanKoreaNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSlovakiaSouth AfricaSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUAE The machine had originally been pencilled in for a global launch last November but in August Microsoft confirmed that …
Read More »PS4 hitting Asia BEFORE it arrives in Japan
South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan will welcome the PS4 this December. Sony confirmed the 2013 launch month at its pre-Tokyo Game Show event earlier today, although it did not give a specific launch date or price for each territory. The PS4, remember, will not be released in Japan …
Read More »Immigration: The state of play
Develop checks up on the regulations that are slowing studios from bringing new talent to their shores
Read More »Namco Bandai to open Vancouver studio
Publisher also plans to open a new office in Singapore in June
Read More »Namco Bandai reveals new branches in Vancouver, Singapore
Publisher Namco Bandai has announced it will be expanding with two new international offices, set to open in June. Namco Bandai Studios Vancouver Incorporated will develop online social games, and aims to significantly boost jobs in British Columbia’s technology sector.” The province provided ‘significant’ assistance to Namco Bandai, with government …
Read More »Wargaming sets down roots in Southeast Asia
Players of World of Tanks in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines will soon be finding that their gaming experience has become somewhat smoother. Wargaming has announced the establishment of a direct presence in the region, in which it released World of Tanks back in May. As well as a dedicated …
Read More »Casual Connect Asia to debut in May
Casual Games Association to take popular 'Connect' conference series to Singapore
Read More »Angry Birds books date with Singapore Grand Prix
Rovio is the first games developer to bring crowd gaming to the masses with its new Angry Birds title. The new social game will be introduced at the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix. Finnish group Uplause, which has experience of audience entertainment at around 200 events, created the technology for …
Read More »Profiles: Singapore Studios
An in-depth look at some of the most exciting companies in Singapore today
Read More »City-State of Play
Develop finds out about the emerging force in games development that is Singapore
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