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The next piece of DLC for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim could include the world of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, among a few other eye-opening additions. Combed through by Bethesda forum users and reported by OXM, files from a just-released update for Bethesda’s popular RPG points to several different clues hinting …
Read More »iPad Mini announcement expected next week
It looks as though we’re just a week off from the long-rumoured iPad Mini unveiling, as Apple has issued invitations for an event next Tuesday. CNET reports Apple has sent out invites for an October 23rd press gathering with the pictured tagline. While the iPad Mini is the assumed headliner, …
Read More »Microsoft reveals Surface pricing
Microsoft has revealed pricing for Surface ahead of the tablet’s release later this month. The 32GB Surface will be offered at $499 on its own, and $599 packaged with the black keyboard Touch Cover. A 64GB model plus black keyboard Touch Cover is also available for $699. Touch Covers in …
Read More »Ubisoft sues Black Eyed Peas for $1m
Publisher claims breach of contract
Read More »Deadly Premonition coming to PS3
Divisive horror title Deadly Premonition will shed its Xbox 360 exclusivity next year and stalk onto PlayStation. Sony’s Playstation Blog has revealed that a Director’s Cut will be released for PS3 in 2013. It will include the original game, as well as new features such as HD graphics, an updated …
Read More »Black Ops II Trailer premieres on ITV
Activision will today broadcast the latest trailer for upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The UK TV world premiere will be shown at half time during tonight’s Poland v England match on ITV 1 around 8pm. The 60 second ad will feature unseen footage from this year’s hottest …
Read More »Layoffs strike Fable developer Lionhead
Microsoft to steam ahead with 100 planned hires over the next year across its UK studios despite redundancies
Read More »Microsoft confirms redundancies at Lionhead
A number of staff at UK studio Lionhead have his afternoon been told that their jobs are in danger. It is hoped that at least some of those affected will be found new roles within the wider Microsoft Studios network. The exact number of staff affected remains unknown. Following the …
Read More »Turtle Beach acquires distributor Lygo
Lygo International has been bought by headset giant Turtle Beach. Lygo is already the official UK distributor for Turtle Beach products. Lygo’s HQ is based in Darlington while it also operates a satellite office in Southampton. Turtle Beach is a major global headphone manufacturer, and has a market share in …
Read More »SPOTLIGHT: Orange Byte Studios – the game audio specialists
Call it fortunate or unfortunate, but creativity in the Indian game development industry is being driven by the independent studios – small teams with big ideas and shoe-string budgets. A common challenge facing many of these developers is the lack of in-house talent for art and sound, and that’s where …
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