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GDC 2014: Game engine available at no cost until March 21st

An 8GB version of the supposedly ‘budget’ iPhone 5C is now available. The SKU this morning appeared on Apple and mobile operator websites and is priced at 429 standalone. The existing 16GB (469) and 32GB (549) models are still available. Apple has never published official sales date for the 5C …

GDC 2014: Raft of new features added to Google's games service

Apple has shortened its return policy for the iPhone from 30 to just 14 days. The new time frame now matches Apple’s other product return policies for its Mac, iPod and iPad ranges. The 14 day return policy also now matches most wireless carriers, meaning consumers lose that particular benefit …

Google has hired on former staff members and purchased assets from the now defunct Green Throttle Games development studio. The company confirmed the acquisition to PandoDaily, though declined to go into specifics on the deal. Green Throttle was founded by Guitar Hero vets Charles Huang, Matt Crowley, and Karl Townsend. …

Android firm behind games controller tech now part of Google empire

Korean VC body that bought a majority stake in GungHo and Supercell invests in new ‘cross-screen’ development studio

Rovio has unveiled a new addition to the Angry Birds franchise, releasing a short medieval-themed video teasing the new effort. The video (embedded below) shows one of the birds in a full suit of armor, with the YouTube description adding: Perhaps the most Epic soft launch ever – whatever that …

Konami has revealed another reason to shell out on the limited-size Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Gamers who play the taster title, out on March 21st, will be able to carry their save over to The Phantom Pain. Specifically, they will be given additional staff for what is being …

Top Gear: Race the Stig is due for release on iOS, Android and Windows Phone today. The BBC Worldwide published title is published by Mastertronic and developed by Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution creators Supersonic Software. It’s an endless runner-style racer in which players must collect nuts while charging about …