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Ubisoft will release the final game of the year. In the midst of the busiest period of the year, South Park: The Stick of Truth will debut on December 13th on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The RPG from developer Obsidian and written by the South Park creators will also …
Read More »Apple rejects Plants vs Zombies 2 payoff claims
iOS giant denies that it paid EA to ensure Android release for F2P title was delayed
Read More »Vita SKU of Injustice: Gods Among Us outed
A new ratings classification suggests Warner Bros’ superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us could be heading to Vita. The listing on Germany’s USK rating board was spotted by Siliconera, although there’s no indication of a release date. Injustice was released earlier this year for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U, …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: VIP Computers profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with VIP Computers. VIP Computers Sector:Gaming AccessoriesYear Established:1990Number of employees:250Address:4 Hardwick Grange, Warrington, WA1 4RFPhone number:0871 622 7500 Key contacts: Anthony McKenzie, Sales – anthony.mckenzie@vip-computers.co.ukDarren Jackson, Purchasing – darren.jackson@vip-computers.co.ukJason D’Cruz, Marketing – jason.dcruz@vip-computers.co.uk Website:www.vip-computers.com/ukEmail:salesgroup@vip-computers.co.ukTwitter:@vipcomputersukFacebook:vipcomputersuk Established in 1990; VIP …
Read More »Over 100 volunteers sign up to be UK game ambassadors
Volunteers ready to inspire next generation of game creators
Read More »Sony dates PlayStation Developer Open Days
Develop teams up with SCEE for next month's indie event in London
Read More »Activision Blizzard to appeal for Vivendi split next month
Call of Duty publisher Activision will attempt to overturn a court decision that has prevented it from buying out its current owner Vivendi. The $8.2bn move, which was announced back in July, was blocked by a Delaware court lawsuit last week. Now the Delaware Supreme Court has said it will …
Read More »Nvidia: Console graphics can never be better than PC
Sorry Microsoft and Sony, but all your next-gen shininess can’t outperform the power of home computers. That’s according to Nvidia’s SVP of content and technology Tony Tamasi, who claimed that Xbox One and PS4 will never overtake the PC in terms of graphics capabilities. "It’s no longer possible for a …
Read More »VideoGamer firm launches new sports games site
Sportra, a website dedicated to sports video games, is now live. The site has been launched by Pro-G Media, the publisher of VideoGamer.com, and is run by former VideoGamer editor Tom Orry and new writer Brett Phipps. Sportra focuses on providing news, videos and gamer guides around the market’s biggest …
Read More »Apple denies payoff for Plants vs Zombies 2 Android delay
Apple has swiftly denied a statement from Electronic Arts’ executive Frank Gibeau that the iOS device-maker paid EA to delay the Android release of Plants vs Zombies 2. Both Gibeau’s comment and Apple’s denial were reported by Giantbomb, which originally reported on an internal EA presentation today that contained Gibeau’s …
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