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PocketGamer.biz's Week That Was: Games journalism in the dock, Windows 8 rolls out with gusto, and iPad mini a big hit with devs

The past 7 days in bite-sized portions

PocketGamer.biz's Week That Was: Games journalism in the dock, Windows 8 rolls out with gusto, and iPad mini a big hit with devs
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For those of us that spend our working life tapping away on our keyboards on sites such as Pocket Gamer and leagues of others, the last couple of weeks have been rather difficult.

Without getting into the specifics, the question of industry ethics – from how games journalists interact with developers, publishers and PR, and the coverage of the games from all such parties – has been high on the agenda, and has resulted in writers and editors alike taking a long hard look at their practices.

It's an issue that a lot of readers may have an opinion on, too.

For those who want to sample PocketGamer.biz's view on all the issues that have arisen of late, check out our take on why the whole affair risks giving games journalism a severe punch in the gut.

Feel free to use said article's comments section to give your own thoughts, either using your Facebook or Twitter account.

If the ins and outs of mobile development is your prime concern, however, then the last week on PocketGamer.biz played host to plenty of that, too:

Big launches:
Industry opinion:
Headline news:
Tips and tricks:
  • Are you localising your game for different markets? Our latest infographic looked at the impact of speaking the same language as your audience.
  • This week's look at the app charts – better known as The Charticle – compared the similarity of Google play and Amazon's Appstore for Android.
  • In their latest column, the Pickford Bros. looked at the advantages of doing a Minecraft - launching a game early and cleaning it up as you go.
  • PocketGamer.biz popped along to ExPlay 2012 in Bath, with scores of tips and tricks on offer from industry luminaries. Check out news editor James Nouch's coverage here.
Keith Andrew
Keith Andrew
With a fine eye for detail, Keith Andrew is fuelled by strong coffee, Kylie Minogue and the shapely curve of a san serif font. He's also Pocket Gamer's resident football gaming expert and, thanks to his work on PG.biz, monitors the market share of all mobile OSes on a daily basis.