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Mark Rein explains what Direct X brings to the table for Unreal Engine developers

To help developers prepare their rough draft video submission entries for the GameCast Contest, MoMinis has put together an example of what they should look like. It demonstrates the concept, gameplay, input methods, objects, among other interesting features of a game that make it unique. Remember, the rough draft version …

Yes, but does it work? OnLive CEO Steve Perlman hopes, and maybe even believes, that he’s heard that question for the last time. Actually, that’s not true, he may one day ask it himself, about rival – but yet to be launched – cloud gaming service, Gakai, possibly yelled mischievously …

Microsoft has announced a partnership with BMW that will see its upcoming 2012 M5 model appear first in Forza 4. Those who buy the 59.99 Limited Collector’s Edition will also gain access to 25 additional cars, with the 2012 M5 appearing as the cover star of the SKU – which …

Microsoft is confident that Kinect owners will come to accept the upcoming NUads, unfazed by early negative feedback. The format holder announced its new Natural User-Interface Ads platform last week. The system allows consumers to interact with certain ads using Kinect – something that aggravated the Xbox 360 fanbase. Speaking …

In a rare interview, Sony group SN Systems explains to Develop how it's making PS Vita as easy to as possible to build games for

We profile Channel 4, Electronic Arts, Lockwood Publishing, Microsoft, Namco Bandai, Sony XDEV and Valve

After close to two months of digital torment and mischief, hacking group LulzSec has officially announced its retirement. Though not before it unleashed one final assault – this time on publisher EA. Its final act was to release around half a million usernames and encrypted passwords pertaining to users of …

Internet and corporate giant Google looks to be very much on track for its long-rumoured assault on the games market. A new job listing from the firm seeks a ‘games product manager’ based in California. "Rare opportunity to grow a brand-new business – Games at Google!" the description reads. "We …

Sony will release three PS3 software bundles in Europe on July 22nd. According to a Eurogamer article which has since been removed, the Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 SKU will contain both games as well as some additional multiplayer costume content for the upcoming Resistance 3. The Uncharted …