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The latest DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn, is available now for Xbox 360, but developer Bethesda has announced that, unlike previous DLC, it will also be released on PS3. Bethesda had openly admitted to having issues brining the Dawnguard DLC to the PS3, and that content …
Read More »Steam on your TV: Valve launches Big Picture mode
Steam’s Big Picture mode has gone live, introducing a controller-friendly interface for use on TVs. Big Picture mode introduces the Daisywheel typing tool to make typing via the controller more easy. It also includes an updated Web browser that can be accessed while in a game, with controls and navigation …
Read More »Facebook calls time on its special relationship with Zynga
Beleaguered publisher Zynga has suffered a fresh blow following news that Facebook is to cool the once special relationship enjoyed by the pair. As of March 31st 2013 an alteration of its terms with Zynga will see its privileges largely removed, bringing it back into line with Facebook’s other gaming …
Read More »THQ stock temporarily rebounds on Humble Bundle success
Troubled publisher THQ has finally seen some positive movement on the stock market following the success of its recent Humble Bundle. The pay what you want” offer saw gamers able to pick up the PC versions of Darksiders II, Metro 2033, Red Faction Armageddon and Company of Heroes, as well …
Read More »Halo 4 episodic CGI deal for UK animation firm Axis
Glasgow animation outfit Axis has been signed up to do the CG FX for the Halo 4 episodic series Spartan Ops. The company has created cutscenes and other CGI elements for the first season of Spartan Ops, which offers weekly releases of a game based around the extended adventures of …
Read More »Play and vote: Square Enix Game Development Contest India finalists
After months of preparation and submissions, Square Enix has picked four finalists for its Game Development Contest India 2012, and all four games are now available for everyone to play and vote. The four finalists are – Cloud Shepherd, an iPad puzzle game by Team Riverside (a group of Students …
Read More »The first Wii U Top 20 is in
The Wii U is finally with us, and with it comes the first weekly Top 20 for the machine thanks to data from UKIE GfK Chart-Track. As was reported earlier, Nintendo’s first party duo of Nintendo Land and New Super Mario Bros U rule the roost in first and second …
Read More »Activision signs Walking Dead TV stars for Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
Two stars of The Walking Dead TV series have signed up to provide their likenesses to Activision’s game of the same name. Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker, who play Daryl Dixon and Merle Dixon respectively, will both reprise their TV roles for the game, which is being developed by Terminal …
Read More »UK Chancellor to detail tax breaks this Wednesday
Games industry relief structure expected to be detailed Autumn Statement. What do you want?
Read More »Amazon offers Nintendo Land download codes after "supplier error"
Retailer Amazon has apologised to customers who found that their copies of Nintendo land were missing from their Premium Wii U bundles. Videogamer reports that Amazon has blamed supplier error” for the gaffe and that only a small number” of customers were affected. It won’t, however, be replacing the game …
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