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THE MICROSOFT VENTURES Accelerator programme has been designed for early stage start-ups and first-time entrpreneurs around the world. The London-based element of
the scheme is structured as a practical, 12-week intensive accelerator for start-ups working across all platforms looking to establish a fully sustainable games studio. Previous companies that have
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been involved in the scheme include GallantCloud and Whispering Ghibbon. Always taking on more
participants, the next big thing in 2014 could end up spawning from Microsoft’s accelerator.
MIKE BITHELL«
THE UK INDIE developer has become one of the most famous faces on the country’s dev scene, and is one of the figureheads of Sony’s indie campaign for the PS4 and Vita. Following on from the success
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ONES TO WATCH 2014
of platformer Thomas Was Alone, which bagged him the 2013 Develop Award for Use of Narrative, Bithell is set to release a brand new title this year on Sony’s aforementioned platforms, PC and Mac. Taking his work to the 3D world this time around, Volume (pictured) is a modern take on the Robin Hood legend, inspired by the stealth gameplay of the MGS series. The title will also include its own level editor.
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