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Worms returns to High Street shelves next month with Mastertronic’s Worms Collection. The compilation features three entries in the series that have previously only been available via download on XBLA and PSN: Worms, Worms 2: Armageddon and Worms: Ultimate Mayhem. The disc will also include six bonus DLC packs, adding …
Read More »Microsoft to open new Xbox studio in London
Console giant joins wave of games development studios expanding in UK capital
Read More »New Xbox studio to open in London
Microsoft will open a new games studio in London, MCV can reveal. The company is hiring for senior staff to run the studio, which will sit alongside established UK teams Rare, Lionhead and the newer Soho Studios. EMEA is a key market for us and we continue to cultivate the …
Read More »Zynga turns its attention to real-money gambling
With its latest financial results being labelled as a disaster” by analysts, Zynga has unveiled plans to enter the real-money gambling market. CEO Mark Pincus says the company will launch a real-money poker gamer in the first half of next year. "We have our first [real-money gambling] products in development, …
Read More »F2P Microsoft Flight scrapped, job losses at Vancouver studio
Microsoft has confirmed the termination of a ‘small’ number of roles at its Vancouver-based game development studio. Kotaku originally reported the layoffs early on in the day. following a pair of former staff members taking to Twitter. The news adds to the growing pile of game development downers in British …
Read More »Sparen International brings Gunnar Optiks eyewear to India
Technology eyewear manufacturer Gunnar Optiks has tied up with Sparen International to release its range of products in India. Gunnar’s range of eyewear products, including the Advanced Computer Eyewear and Advanced Gaming Eyewear lines, will be available in India from August. Preorders for Gunnar Optiks products are currently underway at …
Read More »Zynga stock plummets following poor Q2 report
Zynga’s latest financial report has investors jumping ship in a hurry. The company’s share price declined 40 per cent today after its Q2 report revealed that although there was growth in both users and year-on-year bookings, the numbers fell short of estimates, resulting in a net loss of $22.8m according …
Read More »Newell: Valve making Linux push due to Windows 8 concerns
Valve boss Gabe Newell has expressed doubt in Windows 8 regarding what he sees as a transition from an open platform to a closed one in Microsoft’s next OS. Speaking at Casual Connect in Seattle, Newell shared his thoughts on how the move could be catastrophic for the PC space. …
Read More »THQ reveals PC system requirements for Darksiders 2
With its 21st August release date fast approaching, THQ has revealed the minimum and recommended PC specs for Vigil Games’ Darksiders 2. Minimum requirements: Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 Ghz Intel Core2Duo processor or AMD equivalent RAM: 2 GB Hard drive: 20 GB …
Read More »Indian PlayStation Store update
From 25th July to 1st August, the PlayStation Store is home to a sports games sale to celebrate the Summer Olympics, which get underway on 27th July. As part of the Indian PlayStation Store update that went live last night, several PS3, Move, PSP and PS2 games have gone on …
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