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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 …
Read More »Nintendo online services ‘may not always be free’
But console giant 'not considering subscription fees for ordinary services', says Iwata
Read More »Hitman: Absolution Special Edition announced
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 …
Read More »VIDEO: New live-action Assassin’s Creed III trailer
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 …
Read More »DEVELOP AWARDS COUNTDOWN: One week to go
Move fast to guarantee your seat at this year's anticipated ceremony
Read More »Sony: Gaikai acquisition was games-focused
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 …
Read More »Blaze Jam supports wildfire victims
Game developers team up for charity
Read More »Ubi marketing boss moves on
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 …
Read More »First Call of Duty Online details revealed
Customisation has been thrust to the forefront of the freshly announced multiplayer-only Call of Duty. The game, which arrives thanks to an agreement between Activision and online games giant Tencent, is being released specifically in the Chinese market. Saying that the game will introduce a new gaming model” tailored for …
Read More »Kotick speaks out on Tencent Call of Duty deal
The deal between Activision and Tencent to bring Call of Duty Online to China is the foundation” for a long relationship between the pair, boss Bobby Kotick has stated. "We are very excited about our relationship with Tencent and the opportunities for gaming in China," the Activision Blizzard CEO stated. …
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