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South Korean giant to use Epic's dev platform build 'top tier games of a massive scale'

Global games retailer GameStop has been lobbying platform holder Microsoft to try and persuade it to abandon its rumoured plans to block pre-owned software on the Next Xbox. "Sony has said publicly that they don’t intend to block used games on their next console. Microsoft has not commented on the …

More than three years after it was released on Xbox 360 and PS3, Double Fine’s Jack Black-starring ode to metal is coming to PC. The game is currently available for preorder on Steam at a discounted $14.99 (regular price is $19.99). The PC version promises enhanced visuals and improved performance, …

Everyone in games is talking about PlayStation this month. A big Sony announcement next week is getting tongues wagging. The long-awaited start to the next generation is almost upon us and PlayStation is at the starting line. Over at Xbox, however, the focus is on the here and now. With …

The WWE video game series will live on following an acquisition from Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two. Polygon reports that Take-Two has reached a joint agreement with the WWE, now defunct publisher THQ and Japanese developer Yuke’s, which is the long-term home of the series. As part of the deal …

Moving out of retail gives developers more flexibility, says Epic boss

Examination of employee list shows eight more potential departures

Free online program teaches how to build a game in JavaScript

Yippee on how the iOS hit gracefully swung to the Windows Store

Administrators Deloitte has announced it will close a further 164 Blockbuster stores. The stores are part of a phased closure and closing down promotions will be run across the shops. 324 Blockbusters stores are now up for closure, leaving around 200 outlets. The remaining stores will remain open while administrators …