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In hindsight, SmartGlass was Microsoft’s most significant announcement at E3 this year. Buried between key core games and gut-rumbling gunfire demos, and itself presented with too-cheesy catchphrases, SmartGlass at the time felt like the now typical ‘non-games moment’ during the Xbox presentation. Yet in the wake of further announcements the …

'The difference in graphical power will not be as wide as it was with the Wii', says Iwata

GamesAid is on the hunt for aspiring singers and classic music talent to take part in the games industry’s first-ever Christmas concert. The event – set up between senior figures in the games industry – will take place at London’s St Stephen’s Rosslyn Hall on Wednesday, December 19th. And hidden …

But console giant 'not considering subscription fees for ordinary services', says Iwata

IO Interactive and Square Enix have revealed a strictly limited” Deluxe Professional Edition of their upcoming stealth action title Hitman: Absolution. The special edition will include a large headed 10 inch vinyl statue of the barcode clad Agent 47, as well as a hardcover art book, an in-depth making of …

A brand new live-action Assassin’s Creed III trailer has been released by Ubisoft, and you can watch it right here. 18th Century North America. After more than 20 years of conflict, the 13 American colonies and the British Crown are on the brink of war,” the blurb reads. Battle lines …

Move fast to guarantee your seat at this year's anticipated ceremony

The recent acquisition of cloud gaming service Gaikai at the hands of Sony IS a PlayStation-centric business move. That’s according to Sony, whose confirmation will rub dirt into the noses of the handful of onlookers who claimed otherwise. Speaking to Wall Street Journal, PlayStation boss Andrew House confirmed that Gaikai’s …

Game developers team up for charity

Ubisoft is looking for anew marketing boss, following Murray Pannell’s decision toseek a new challenge. Pannell joined Ubisoftas UK marketing directorfrom Xbox. He has overseen a hugely successful period for the games publisher, withAssassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Just Dance amongst themany highpoints. "We are sorry to lose Murray, but …