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Gem is running another trio of deals this week for independent retailers. This week indies can get 25 per cent off selected accessories, including Quick Charge Kit, Wireless Controller (in black), Wired Headset (also in black), Chatpad, HD Component Cable, 320GB Hard Drive and a HDMI Cable. Meanwhile, Gem is …
Read More »Game Maker DRM goes haywire
An indie game making tool went haywire over the weekend after its anti-piracy DRM developed an unusual problem. Customers who had obtained Game Maker legally suddenly discovered that in-game resources such as sprites were overlaid with an image of skull and crossbones – a safeguard designed to kick in in …
Read More »Standalone DayZ could slip to 2013
DayZ creator Dean Hall has warned that the standalone version of the game could well miss its proposed 2012 release date. We are still working towards a target for an initial foundation before the end of the year,” he said on the game’s blog. But we will slip this date …
Read More »FAQ: Game4u’s digital games service downloads4u
Specialist games retailer Game4u recently launched its digital game distribution service – downloads4u. Since this service is the first of its kind in India and not many Indian gamers may have purchased games digitally before, we caught up with Zarik Nabi, business head of publishing and digital services at Milestone …
Read More »Kongregate now supports downloadable titles
Browser gaming site to help developers promote and monetise free-to-play games
Read More »Amazon launches Appstore in Japan
Online retailer continues push into mobile sector
Read More »Tattoo artist suing THQ over UFC Undisputed
A lion tattoo on the ribcage of UFC fighter Carlos Condit has landed THQ in some unwelcome legal hot water. Condit has featured as a fighter in THQ’s UFC series and his digital likeness includes an exact replica of a lion tattoo on his midriff. And now the tattoo artist …
Read More »Gillette Football Club signs I Am Playr
We R Interactive’s social browser game I Am Playr has struck a deal with shaving giant Gillette. The game will now be available on Gillette’s Football Club website, which offers goals and highlights from a number of European leagues. In addition, Gillette products will soon appear in the game through …
Read More »Developing the new curriculum
Our series of Intel Developer Blogs continues with a look developers' potential to educate
Read More »Free game download for 3DS buyers this Christmas
Nintendo has announced a fresh incentive to help drive its handheld console throughout the Christmas period in the UK. Anyone who buys a 3DS XL and registers it with Club Nintendo by January 15th will be entitled to a free game download from Nintendo’s eShop. They’ll be free to choose …
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