I spend the weekend updating the website. Upgraded WordPress. Optimised the database. Stripped out a bunch of unnecessary plugins/widgets. I also spent ages hunting down the bug that stops the “previous posts” button from taking to you...

I’ve finally implemented Disqus. The key reason is that lets you, the community, sign in and comment on Gamesbrief using your Facebook or Twitter accounts. That way you don’t have to register for Gamesbrief, or comment as...

I’m speaking this evening at the Sheridans/TIGA seminar focused on self-publishing for developers. Some illustrious developers are going, many of whom have already started self-publishing. I’m getting a little nervous… But the good news is that I’ve...

I don’t normally cover product launches at Gamesbrief (this is a blog about the business of games after all), but this announcement of the launch of Stronghold Kingdoms from Firefly Studios is different for several reasons: Firefly...

I’ve just added Twitter functionality. You can now stay up to date with the latest Gamesbrief stories. Just follow @gamesbrief or click on the Twitter under the subscribe links on the left.

Today is the formal launch of Gamesbrief. It’s an exciting and terrifying moment. The site has been in beta for several weeks, and before that it was just my personal ramblings at www.nicholaslovell.com. Now it is on...