GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 12th May 2010

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Today's top stories

EA: Project $10 saw over 70% of new buyers redeem code

23:26 - Goal is to "stop consumers thinking game begins and ends with the disc"; second hand uptake in "low single digits"

Vivendi revenues jump 6%

09:39 - Strong performance from Activision Blizzard helps parent company to solid first quarter

Retail focus on pre-owned and blockbuster sales is "misguided"

09:19 - High Street has ignored new business opportunities, says Slitherine's McNeil

Today's feature

Slitherine's JD McNeil

The chairman of the strategy specialist discusses the merger with Matrix Games and new opportunities in the digital space

The rest of today's news

EA reduces net losses to $677m over fiscal 2010

21:46 - Income climbs to $30m over Q4 but revenues are down over full year

Disney games division reduces losses

08:41 - As rest of group enjoys positive financials during second quarter

Game publishers detail green credentials

12:29 - Ubisoft, Sony and EA all found to be making positive moves on environmental issues

Jagex CEO to present Develop business keynote

11:00 - Gerhard to speak on Jagex's DNA; Develop Poker Tournament registration opens

Ignition London licenses CryENGINE 3

13:25 - New studio chooses Crytek engine for its first game

Jobs

Hot job:

Experienced Engine Programmer - FPS team/Ubisoft Massive (Ubisoft Massive) - Sweden

North America -

Senior Gameplay Programmer *AAA studio* (MPG Universal) - Canada

Senior Video Game Artist (Other Ocean Interactive) - Canada

Rest of World -

2D Artist - Melbourne (OPM) - Australia

Producer - Game Portal Development (Interactive Selection) - China

Recent features

RedLynx's Tero Virtala

On experimenting with disruptive business practices, putting the community first and the future of Trials

Bigpoint's Nils-Holger Henning

On adapting browser-based games for the US market, developing brands and the growth of DevLounge

Gaming the Vote

Whatever the outcome of the UK election, there will still be work to be done if British development is to remain world-class

Coming of Age

Frank Gibeau, President of EA Games, on why Australian legislation should introduce an R18+ rating for videogames

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