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PopCap and Playfish also developing casual titles

Microsoft faces China import ban; Legal fees so far 'could finance a small country'

Neelie Kroes 'observing political reality' by playing down treaty's chances of success, says spokesman

'Britain is being frozen out of the next industrial revolution' says former BT CTO

Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster. Called Blockbuster VIP Gamer, the retailer boldly claims its new loyalty program will provide gamers with the most rewarding experience in the gaming market”. Unlike other schemes this new offer doesn’t just reward consumers for …

According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent. The market is expected to grow by 38 per cent to 18bn Rupees ($359m) in 2012 and to a staggering 46bn Rupees …

It may not have impressed critics, but Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has delivered the goods for Capcom at retail. Not that it was enough to stop Capcom posting some disappointing numbers. Revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31st were down 16 per cent at $1.02bn. Profits fell 13 …

IAP clampdown sheds vast sum from personal fortune of Japan's youngest billionaire

Buyers must commit to a 24-month Xbox Live Gold subscription

505 Games is back at the top this week with Sniper Elite V2 debuting at No.1 on the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week. The game, developed by UK super-studio Rebellion, is the publisher’s first No.1 since is hugely successful Zumba Fitness dominated the listings last year. …