GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 13th April 2010

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Today's top stories

EA: We'll take a back seat at Respawn

08:12 - Despite bankrolling and announcing new West/Zampella studio, publisher insists it will let talent "stay fiercely independent"

Slim 360, Natal and 250GB HDD to be bundled for $299

09:12 - Microsoft could drop 360 price in summer if it losses sales to Sony, says analyst

HMV signs as retail partner for Eurogamer Expo

10:23 - Entertainment retailer backs October consumer event

Today's feature

Respawn Entertainment and EA Partners

West, Zampella and DeMartini talk collaboration, community and the value of IP

The rest of today's news

Two more studio veterans leave Infinity Ward

10:54 - Activision insists a "deep bench of proven talent" remains within studio

Labour promises festival for creative industries

12:51 - Support for games industry tax relief reaffirmed; absent in Tory manifesto

TIGA shares results of first UK industry salary report

11:34 - Findings show salary increases last year in line with rest of UK; staff turnover higher than average

Study: PS3 has highest percentage of connected users

09:25 - 78% of US users connected to internet; Wii has highest number online

Respawn: Developer's love of IP "critical for success"

21:11 - New West/Zampella team to involve community; EA to provide "sanctuary" and fund acclaimed talent

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