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Time to say goodbye from all of us at bit-tech.net

November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

"No tax breaks will push UK developers abroad"

Realtime Worlds, the developer of All Points Bulletin, reckons that a lack of tax breaks will push companies abroad.

December 10, 2009 | 11:10

UK government to reject tax breaks for games

The UK government is expected to reject requests for tax breaks for the games industry.

December 9, 2009 | 11:17

Yahoo CEO accused of dumping shares

Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz has been lambasted by the company's investors after filings showed she has sold $2 million of stock options since joining the company.

September 8, 2009 | 15:13

TIGA: 1700 industry jobs in UK will be lost

The TIGA trade body has warned the UK government that unless tax breaks are applied to the games industry then more than 1700 jobs will be lost.

March 12, 2009 | 11:36

Game programmers are hard to find

A new survey by TIGA has found that gamer programmers are very hard to find and that most game developers think the industry needs tax incentives.

March 3, 2009 | 11:02

Canadian MP3 tax is a no-go

Plans to introduce a levy on the sale of digital audio players - yes, including the ubiquitous iPod - have been scotched by the Canadian Federal Court of Appeals.

January 15, 2008 | 10:14

Beverage Association blames games for obesity

In response to a proposed surcharge on fizzy drinks, the American Beverage Association has blamed video games for causing obesity.

December 20, 2007 | 10:57

Second Life sex program lawsuit

Second Life customers are now butting heads in the courts over copyright infringement allegations for a popular sex program coded by users.

August 13, 2007 | 13:42

British Game Republic Academy launched

The UK finally sees the launch of a national games academy, backed by three major games studios who will offer scholarships to students who show potential.

July 12, 2007 | 19:16

US to tax virtual worlds?

The US government is set to report on whether or not to tax virtual worlds like Second Life.

June 26, 2007 | 11:02

State of Louisiana forced to pay ESA $91,000

Louisiana citizens will be feeling the pinch soon as they are ordered to pay to cover legal fees incurred from battling a bill drafted by Jack Thompson

April 17, 2007 | 17:15

French Minister wants games classified as art

French minister, Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, has called for video games to be classified as an art form. Could Mario ever really aesthetically satisfy you?

November 9, 2006 | 12:41

Apple denies iTunes tax dodge

Apple are rumoured to be setting up an iTunes office in the Channel Islands. Many suspect this is to offer VAT-free music to UK users, but Apple deny this.

January 18, 2006 | 13:20