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Deep breath – London 2012: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games has been officially announced by Sega. The game will be released in June for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It will support both Microsoft’s Kinect camera and the PlayStation Move. It will feature over 30 Olympic events …
Read More »11 publishers accused of pursuing torrenting settlements
The names of nine publishers have been released in conjunction with claims that a fresh spate of anti-piracy lawsuits has emerged across Europe. The practise, which has been bullied out of court on numerous occasions, sees publishers contacting internet users with claims that their IP address has been used to …
Read More »Social games titan Tencent licences CryEngine 3
Asia games giant to use tech in next online PC title
Read More »Max Payne 3 delayed
Rockstar Games’ upcoming Bullet Time shooter has been pushed back to a May release. Max Payne 3 was originally due for release in March, but now joins the line-up of releases Rockstar parent Take-Two has planned for its next financial year. The game will now be released in the UK …
Read More »The future arrives with Nissan’s "self-healing" iPhone case
Automotive firm Nissan has lifted the lid on the impossibly cool sounding Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case. The accessory uses technology previously implanted in the company’s Muran, 370Z and X-Trail cars, as well as in the Infiniti range. It’s the first time the tech has been used in a non-automotive …
Read More »Money wasted on Uni game courses ‘scandalous’
Young developers should focus on degrees such as computer science, says Codemasters senior VP
Read More »"Pre-owned is pushing devs into digital"
Game publishing and development firms are finding sanctuary in digital distribution platforms because boxed retail is dependent on pre-owned sales schemes, industry veteran David Perry has said. Speaking today at the Cloud Gaming Europe event in London, Perry said companies like Gamestop are getting so good at selling used games, …
Read More »Portas on the hunt for indie retailers for new TV show
In her latest series, Mary Portas will be helping our independent shops that are struggling to survive or wants to expand. Optomen, the production company, is keen to hear from all types of retailers who are interested in getting involved. As part of the programme, the successful applicant will receive …
Read More »Denki’s Quarrel finally comes to XBLA
Long-awaited release features new multiplayer mode
Read More »Farming Simulator ploughs into 3DS
The smash hit Farming Simulator will arrive on 3DS this March. It’s the first console game from distributor Contact Sales in its 15-year history, and will have an RRP of 29.99. The firm is releasing the title under its Excalibur label, known for PC sim titles such as Police Force …
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