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A brand new Michael Jackson game seems very much on the cards after news that Sony has swooped to secure a seven-year deal for the rights to release video games based on the late King of Pop. The Independent reports that the $200m deal gives Sony the rights to release …
Read More »VIDEO: MW2 Stimulus DLC
Infinity Ward has released the first video of the highly anticipated Stimulus Package – the first DLC for the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The download includes three brand new multiplayer maps – Bailout, Storm and Salvage – as well as re-workings of two classic Call of Duty …
Read More »IAB forms games advertising group
The Internet Advertising Bureau has formed a new video games steering group that hopes to drive growth in internet advertising within the sector and to establish a code of best practise within the industry. Companies already involved in the scheme include Microsoft, SCEE and EA, according to NewMediaAge. Gaming is …
Read More »Livingstone: Tax breaks will create new jobs
Though we’re yet to learn the specifics of how exactly the government’s promised video games tax breaks will take shape, Eidos life president Ian Livingstone has praised Chancellor Darling’s decision to heed the industry’s calls. I’m excited to hear the government has listened to our calls for tax relief,” he …
Read More »UK "will remain a development leader"
The UK government has issued a statement regarding its pivotal decision to incorporate a tax break system into the UK game industry. Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw said: "The new tax relief scheme will help Britain remain a world-leader in this important industry. Video games generate 2 billion in retail sales …
Read More »DCMS reveals tax break details
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport has revealed to Develop more details on Labour’s plan for game development tax breaks. The culture department said that UK game tax break system will be a customised version of the existing tax system for the film industry. It will be consulted …
Read More »UK tax breaks ELSPA responds
The importance of the UK video games industry is at last being recognised – that’s the conclusion of trade body ELSPA in light of the Government’s pledge to support the UK games industry with tax breaks. The organisation has also pledged to continue working with the government during the scheduled …
Read More »Devs’ delight at tax break reform
The British game industry is revelling in the news that the UK will now receive game development tax breaks. Today’s Budget report saw Chancellor Alistair Darling tell the House of Commons that the UK game industry needs support from the country to remain globally competitive, before introducing a tax break …
Read More »Tax breaks for UK games devs at last
The last Budget of the current Government will provide tax help for the UK games industry, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said. Speaking at today’s Budget report, the UK Chancellor told the House of Commons that the UK game industry needs support. He spoke of a tax credit system similar to …
Read More »Tradewest: Capcom rivalry boosts SBK
The rivalry between Capcom’s MotoGP and Black Bean’s SBK series is good for both brands, says publisher Tradewest. Tradewest will publish SBK X in the UK in May, and the firm is confident that its title can top Capcom’s game in the battle of the motorcycle racers. Luckily, the amount …
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