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Publisher's own website to stream game demos via the cloud service
Read More »Wii U ‘will be open to networks like Steam’
Next generation console will allow third party publishers to host their own digital services, company claims
Read More »Crytek almost brought in-house by MS
Considered making Crysis 2 developer an official first party studio
Read More »Ex-Eden Games devs form new studio
Blossom Minds to release first game in 2012
Read More »Sony is ‘most valued’ Asian brand
A new survey conducted by market research firm TNS has named Sony as the most valued brand in Asia. It’s the third year in a row that the company has been awarded the gong. It has succeeded in maintaining its popularity in the region despite the huge PSN security crisis …
Read More »Just two devs on BAFTA’s 42-strong ‘Brit talent’ list
Small pickings for UK talent in supposed 'Brits to watch' list
Read More »MS nearly brought Crytek in-house
Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has admitted that it at one stage considered making German developer Crytek one of its first party developers. The studio rose to fame following its 2004 release Far Cry. This was followed by powerhouse PC release Crysis in 2007, expansion Crysis Warhead in 2008 and …
Read More »Games festival set for Cambridge uni next week
Brains Eden includes Games Jam and academic get together
Read More »Potter mania returns to games retail
The web may be awash with talk of the Pottermore site right now, but games retail has plenty to look forward to from Harry Potter. Publisher Electronic Arts is promoting the latest Potter video game – Deathly Hallows Part 2 – throughout the summer. It arrives alongside the movie on …
Read More »Gove encourages games in schools
Education minister Michael Gove MP discusses the benefits of computer games as teaching tools
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