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505 Games is publishing the next title based on the popular Ashes Cricket series. Ashes Cricket 2013 is being developed by Melbourne-based cricket specialists Trickstar Games. It features the licences from both The England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia. The Ashes Cricket series is a hugely popular cricket …
Read More »US cable giants prepare console challenge with streaming games push
Traditional gaming has held its own in the face of increasing opposition this generation – but its stiffest challenge may be yet to come. American cable TV giants AT&T, Verizon and Time Warner are readying a new push into streaming gaming that will see subscribers able to play titles directly …
Read More »No plans for Unity on 3DS, company solely focused on Wii U
The recent announcement of Unity support coming to the Wii U had some wondering if the relationship between Nintendo and Unity may extend beyond the upcoming console. Not so, explains Unity’s Tracy Erickson. The company’s development relations officer clarified to NintendoLife that the Wii U is, at the moment, the …
Read More »Telltale’s The Walking Dead heading to retail
Telltale Games has announced a retail version of its thus far acclaimed adventure game take on The Walking Dead, heading for stores in time for the holidays. The developer revealed on Twitter that copies will be available in US shops for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on December 4th. The …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Jayont R Sharma, Milestone Interactive (part one)
The console gaming industry in India owes Milestone Interactive a debt of gratitude. At a time when Sony itself was reluctant to support PlayStation in India amidst high piracy, the Mumbai-based distributor stuck to its guns and brought the PS2 to India on its own. Today, console gaming is the …
Read More »SONY: Remaining PS3 release lineup to span multiple years
Sony’s John Koller is forecasting no shortage of new Playstation 3 titles, as the company has reiterated its proposed ten year plan for the console. The firm’s VP of marketing reveals plans for a two to three year lineup of new releases coming to a console with already a half …
Read More »Valve faces legal challenge over Steam EULA
German consumer rights group says agreement 'coerces' players into signing
Read More »JOBS IN GAMES: Why your reputation is everything
Our month-long Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, has looked at how to make a good first impression, but it’s just as important to make a lasting one. Recruitment firm MPG Universal offers advice on how to maintain your reputation as a professional, whether you are a large …
Read More »iPhone 5 sales speed past five million in 3 days
Shares fall slightly as sales disappoint despite sell-out
Read More »Facebook firmly denies mobile hardware plans
Social network focused on being a hub for games on all mobile platforms
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