GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 19th April 2010

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Today's top stories

MS to investigate sweatshop conditions at Chinese factory

09:08 - Company accused of supporting "prison-like" practices in the production of 360 pads

Tippl: "We will continue to attract the top talent"

11:40 - New Infinity Ward leadership team being configured; resources will be provided internally

EA: Renault deal will help reach elusive audiences

10:00 - Publisher to incorporate forthcoming zero-emission vehicles into hugely popular PC title

Today's feature

Press Play's Rune Dittmer

The Max and the Magic Marker developer talks self-publishing ahead of this year's Nordic Game

The rest of today's news

7-Eleven outlets to stock pre-owned games

14:51 - US retailer partners with Game Trading Technologies to offer sub-$20 games in over 3000 stores

MS: "Xbox 360 is the hands-down leader in online gaming"

09:55 - Company says that survey published last week failed to take usage into account

Armed police swoop on Ubisoft PR stunt

09:08 - Authorities condemn "ill-advised stunt" for Splinter Cell: Conviction

Splinter Cell: Conviction takes number one in UK chart

10:33 - Ubisoft continues chart-topping streak with new Xbox 360 release

Press Play: Danish indie scene is gaining support

08:00 - The evolution of funding schemes is helping game development in the region, says studio CEO

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Recent features

Killing the Goose

As Infinity Ward continues to shed staff, battle lines are drawn - will IP, or creative talent, prove more valuable?

The Wester Front

Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester on company growth, downloadable platforms and social media

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