The casual games industry

NeoGames launches 40th title

Online Scratch card specialist NeoGames has launched Dancing Domino across its duo of brands, Scratch2Cash and Hopa.com.

Digital games come to US retail

Though the question marks that hang over traditional bricks and mortar retail continue to become ever more ominous, a successful initiative in North America is set to bring the digital casual revolution the Toys R Us chain.

Glu president and CEO resigns

Mobile games firm Glu has been dealt a blow with the news that president and CEO Greg Ballard has resigned, though the exec will remain at his post until a successor can be appointed.

Ready for B&Q: The Game?

Home improvement giant B&Q wants to make its very own video game, CasualGaming.biz sister site MCV understands. A reliable source close to the firm told MCV that it is on the hunt for a studio to create an 'instructional-style' DS game or a 'pure fun game based on DIY jobs for the Wii.'

INTERVIEW: Bigpoint's: Nils Holger Henning

On July 14th the Develop Conference opens its doors, and for the first time the event includes a special emphasis on casual gaming, which will feature numerous experts speaking, including Bigpoint's Nils-Holger Henning.

Pinball Fantasies heading to iPhone

New details have emerged on developer Cowboy Rodeo's second port of a classic Amiga pinball game to the iPhone.

King.com gets personal

Mammoth casual games provider King.com has unleashed a host of new additions to its site that are designed to let its uses add a splash of personalisation and colour to their experience.

Could Gangstar be iPhone's GTA?

WATCH THE VIDEO: Payback and CarJack Streets have both promised it, but you'll find plenty who say that both titles ultimately failed to deliver. Now Gameloft has become the next publisher to step up to the plate and bring a Grand Theft Auto type experience to iPhone in the form of Gangstar.

Eliss takes the 59p plunge

Budget-hunting iPhone and iPod Touch owners are in for another treat today with the news that brilliant action puzzle title Eliss has seen its price slashed to 59p for a limited time only.

World of Warcraft themed Peggle unveiled

MMO MONTH: PopCap has made a special version of one of its most popular titles available for free, taking influence from Blizzard's phenomenally popular MMO.