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The retro NES console has been brought into the modern world thanks to an ambitious project.

Glu Mobile has invested $7.5m in Plain Vanilla, the developer behind popular social trivia game QuizUp.

Korean games firm Smilegate has backed Payday studio Starbreeze with a multi-million dollar investment.

505 Games is to strengthen its development of in-house IP.

The firm traditionally partners with other studios’ titles, and has helped turn Terraria, Cooking Mama, Payday and Zumba Fitness into smash hits.

505 president Ian Howe told MCV that he’s not turning his back on these partnerships, but the firm is now looking to create its own hits.

“It’s critical that we develop our own brands,” he said.

“We encourage everyone at 505 to think about the types of games they want to make. Читать дальше...

Candy Crush creator King looks set to take on mobile competitors Supercell and Machine Zone.

If VR and AR turn out to be flashes in the pan, it won’t be for lack of backing.

Glu has bolstered its celebrity roster by securing the rights to a virtual recreation of blue-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsey.

Studios will now be able to benefit from the use of their IP on merchandise sold through Redbubble.

Apple is opening an educational centre dedicated to training the next wave of iOS developers.