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The upcoming HD re-release compilation of Final Fantasy X/X-2 will reportedly pack a totally new ending cut scene, complete with newly-recorded voice acting and scribed by the games’ scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. Siliconera reports on Japanese publication Shounen Jump’sreveal of the new 30-minute ending. One that will take place at …
Read More »CNBC: Zynga stock a ‘Buy’ now that Mattrick in as CEO
Don Mattrick’s move from Microsoft to Zynga has been widely criticized as jumping from one sinking ship to another, but some in the money matters business think the hiring could prove a major factor in reversing the direction of the social game company’s stock. Kotaku reports on several personalities from …
Read More »Clash of Clans muscles into top ten on Japan App Store
Japanese localisation pays off for leading mobile developer
Read More »Develop July: The inside story of Surgeon Simulator’s climb to the top
Also under the knife: Nintendo Web Framework, Mark Pincus and The Develop Awards
Read More »PlayStation had "no intention" of messing with pre-owned – and no pressure from publishers, either
PlayStation boss Andrew House saysthere was never any plan for PS4 to block second-hand games – and publishers weren’t asking for it either. Although Sony reputedly ‘won’ E3 after declaring it won’t introduce measures to curtail the use of second hand games on its system, the confirmation during its E3 …
Read More »Warner Bros mobile sale cuts all games to 69p
All of Warner Bros iOS titles and selected Android ones have seen their prices slashed as part of the publisher’s summer mobile sale. The games on offer for iOS devices include new movie tie-in Man of Steel, as well as the critically acclaimed Bastion. Also on offer are Scribblenauts Remix, …
Read More »UPDATED: EA announces new prices for India; FIFA 14 now Rs 2,499 on PC, Rs 3,499 on PS3
Update: Flipkart has now updated the prices for all three games for Xbox 360 – Rs 3,499, same as PS3. Original story: EA has finally revealed its revised prices for PC and console games in India, and for consumers, it isn’t good news. As per the newly updated prices on …
Read More »Marmalade extends Smart TV support to Roku and LG
Connected TVs offer 'endless entertainment possibilities', says head of SDK Tony Waters
Read More »Lovefilm apologies for dropping games rentals
Online rental giant Lovefilm has issued an apology to its customers for not informing them that the firm planned to abandon the games sector. Reports emerged yesterday that the company will no longer be offering video games via its postal rental service. Many consumers were both surprised and disappointed by …
Read More »Report: Microsoft Windows chief to take on Xbox role
A number of execs in line for new positions in company reorganisation expected next week
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