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Console and PC MMO the Agency is still in development, and is currently scheduled for release on both PS3 and PC in the latter half of 2011, Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has stated. There was a moment in time in our company where we looked at our own …
Read More »PopCap releases Bejeweled 3
Though World of Warcraft may have been hogging much of the PC limelight today, it could be argued that it’s only the second biggest release of the day. What could possibly trump it? PopCap’s Bejeweled 3, of course. It’s the first proper sequel to the popular series in six years. …
Read More »VIDEO: How Android 2.3 is built for game devs
Several key inclusions for the 'game-focused' OS
Read More »Dev kit â??ports apps across smartphones and padsâ??
Tech compatible with Symbian, Samsung and iPhone OSes; Android and Windows Phone to follow
Read More »Monster Hunter storms Japan
The commercial popularity of Capcom’s Monster Hunter series shows no sign of abating with news that the latest release in the series has got off to a tremendous start in Japan. 1UP reports that PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 3rd has shifted 2,146,467 copies in its first five days on …
Read More »‘Social market bubble’ concerns raised
Rocketing value of social firms questioned by leading investors and industry players
Read More »Bond sneaks back to Raven Software
Raven Software has apparently renewed development on its previously-rumoured James Bond title. Major 007 fan site MI6 reports that a financial rescue plan for MGM has prompted Activision to give the game the green light again, having put the project on hold earlier this year. The game was hinted at …
Read More »FIFA Online 2 calls time on China
In a surprise move, it has been confirmed that EA’s free-to-play PC adaptation of its football series FIFA Online 2 has been shut down in China. The9 has entered into mutual agreement with Electronic Arts for early termination of EA Sports FIFA Online 2 license and commercial operation of the …
Read More »Two Tribes publishes Steam sales data
Developer reveals sales trends within Valveâ??s locked platform
Read More »UK retail unconvinced by 3D
UK retailers remain unconvinced of the value of cloud computing and 3D technology, despite the fact they have been two of the hottest topics in the tech industry this year and are being heavily pushed by some of the biggest firms in the market. The PCR Channel Survey canvassed 100 …
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