GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 2nd June 2010

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Today's top stories

PEGI tipped for September launch, but uncertainty persists

14:01 - VSC's "best guess" is "early autumn"; BBFC role still under discussion

DSi trade price drops in UK

14:36 - Nintendo confirms new price for handheld from June 18

Nintendo cuts DS prices in Japan

08:40 - All models reduced in price as Nintendo introduces three new colour DSi XL SKUs

Today's feature

Preview: Develop 2010

Tandem Events director Andy Lane gives us a glimpse of what's to come in Brighton this year

The rest of today's news

Jobs finds Foxconn deaths "troubling"

11:17 - Apple boss describes "difficult situation" as he comments on continuing factory suicide controversy

SOE reveals free-to-play Star Wars MMO

11:09 - Kids' virtual world to be driven by micropayments and premium subs

Rare unveils new logo and branding

11:37 - Veteran UK studio celebrates 25th anniversary with rebranding and new website

Sony US kicks off new PSP promotion

10:26 - New $9.99 UMD budget range introduced, plus three free games for PSPgo customers

Harmonix expands Rock Band Network with affiliates scheme

09:49 - Music game hopes to attract more bands with discount marketing and authoring help

Jobs

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Senior UI Artist / Graphic Designer (Datascope) - Anywhere

Senior Level Designer - Nordic Developer (Interactive Selection) - Stockholm, Sweden

North America -

Games Designer (Other Ocean Interactive) - St. John's, Canada

Audio Director $$excellent remuneration package$$ (MPG Universal) - Canada

Rest of World -

Lead Gameplay Programmer (SEGA Europe) - Brisbane, Australia

Character Artist (RealU) - Singapore

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