GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 7th April 2010

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Today's top stories

Nigel Robbins appointed new Kuju CEO

08:00 - Former MTV Networks Asia-Pacific president looks at growth potential for development group

TIGA outlines industry manifesto

10:00 - 'Agenda for the next Parliament' stresses importance of tax relief and lower tuition fees

Ron Gilbert leaves Hothead Games

08:55 - Monkey Island creator exits studio as DeathSpank nears completion

Today's feature

Kuju's Nigel Robbins

The company's new CEO talks business as he takes over from Ian Baverstock

The rest of today's news

Canada becomes third biggest industry employer

11:38 - UK falls to fourth place as Canada eyes further expansion

Settlers 7 continues to suffer DRM problems

12:01 - Ubisoft says connection issues are still not "completely resolved"

Develop Conference announces new speakers

11:02 - Relentless, Team 17, Eurogamer and Sony plan new sessions for Brighton event

SOE opens Fan Faire 2010 registration

10:20 - MMO publisher reveals latest plans and pricing for annual convention

A2M appoints two new executives

10:08 - Developer aims to expand in "online, social and mobile spaces" with new mobile vets

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