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Another supposed leak from Microsoft suggests that an Xbox tablet, called ‘Xbox Surface’, is very much in the works. A detailed 56-page document claiming to detail the next generation of Xbox (codenamed Xbox 720) was revealed to the world yesterday. This was shortly followed by claims of a new Microsoft …
Read More »THQ Warrington founder forms games consultancy
GamesWISE to offer business advice to investors and developers
Read More »‘Leaked’ and dubious document claims to outline future Xbox roadmap
Microsoft’s Xbox roadmap includes the 2013 launch a $299 Xbox 360 successor and Kinect 2, convincing-looking (but dubious) documents posted online claim. Uncorroborated as genuine, presentation slides from a purported August 2010 meeting posted to Scribd suggest the format holder’s roadmap for its home console were once projected to include: …
Read More »UKIE joins forces with 2012 Develop Awards
UK trade body on board as Gold Partner for anticipated awards ceremony
Read More »EA’s Intat: "Gamescom is a pillar for our industry"
Electronic Arts says it will be out ‘in force’ at Gamescom this August. Less than 24 hours after Microsoft confirmed it wouldn’t be attending the German trade show or the Tokyo Game Show, EA has issued a confident statement underlining the importance of Gamescom. And it has confirmed it will …
Read More »South Korea bans virtual item trade
Those who violate the new law could face up to five years imprisonment and a fine of £28k
Read More »‘Bored gamers need fresh ideas’
The current downturn in the sales of boxed games has been caused by boring content and no innovation. That’s according to Ubisoft’s Alain Corre, who says the market is desperate for new ideas – and if it doesn’t get it, spending on video games will continue to fall. Currently, the …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e June 15th, 2012
Anyone who still believes the games market is too generic should head to the High Street today. Warner Bros has published Lollipop Chainsaw, the latest title from inventive and often outspoken developer Suda51. Sure, zombie-slayers are nothing new but how many star barely-clothed cheerleaders with their boyfriend’s head dangling from …
Read More »Report: Microsoft to unveil rival iPad tablet
Computing giant to make 'major announcement' on Monday
Read More »Ustwo: ‘devs should be cautious’ of free-to-play
App development 'like a drug', says Whale Trail developer
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