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Read More »Read the September issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring Keywords Studios, CCP Games, Hutch and more!
Read the September issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring Frontier’s David Braben, Guildford regional spotlight, Silver Rain, Animal Farm and much more
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Read More »Develop September: Ubisoft – Conqueror of Worlds
In this month's print and digital editions, we have an exclusive interview with Ubisoft CEO and founder, Yves Guillemot, as we go behind the scenes at the publisher's Southeast Asian studios
Read More »NPD: Grand Theft Auto V leads industry to positive month in September
NPD’s monthly retail report reveals that Grand Theft Auto V sales have carried the industry to a 27 per cent year-over-year increase in total revenue. This year’s period saw $1.07bn earned, versus the $848m brought in during September 2012. Physical Software sales – where GTA V’s impact was located – …
Read More »Dead Good Media victorious at Develop Quiz
PR outfit's company-spanning team clinches victory at last night's clash of knowledge
Read More »Indie all-stars ready for Develop Quiz – can you beat them?
The must-attend battle of the game brains is back for September. Who will you send?
Read More »NPD September: Sports titles and Borderlands 2 on top, sales down YOY
NPD has released its US retail video games report for September, revealing yet another month with sales down year-over-year. Total industry sales were down 24 per cent YOY at $848.3m. Hardware dipped 39 per cent to $210.9m, and software sales were down 14 per cent at $547.3m for the period. …
Read More »Develop September: The London Special
The new issue of Develop looks at the studios making London tick, and the industry giants moving in on the UK capital
Read More »Games boost UK retail sales
The latest stats from the Office of National Statistics have surprised everyone by showing that UK retail sales were up slightly in September. And crucially, the ONS says that video games and laptop sales were the key factor in the 0.6 per cent increase However, the conclusions offered by ONS …
Read More »Core games star in strong September
A big month for core gaming helped UK games retailers take 125.6m during September. It is only a slight drop of 1.5 per cent compared to September 2010.This is because it was higher-priced core games– such as FIFA 12, Gearsof War 3 and Dead Island – that sold the most …
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