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In what has to be one of the highest profile celebrtity endorsements in the history of video games, EA has revealed England and Manchester United football legend David Beckham as the brand ambassador” for EA Sports Active 2. Beckham will feature in advertising and retail material for the title across …

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Having just announced that it is to resurrect the Flight Simulator series, Microsoft has also confirmed a return for another classic PC IP – real time strategy series Age of Empires. As the name suggests this new title in the series, called Age of Empires Online, will take the game …

THQ has announced it will release the innovative uDraw GameTablet for Wii this Christmas. The new hardware is a drawing tablet that connects to the Wii through the Wii Remote, which can be housed at the side of the device to provide power. Players use a special stylus attached to …

Microsoft has announced the return of its popular PC series Microsoft Flight Simulator series, though something has definitely been lost in the transition – one of the words in its title. Now known simply as Microsoft Flight, the new game will be developed internally by MGS and will be exclusive …

Gamescom: 63 titles head to Windows Phone 7, including Halo and Crackdown

European publisher Tradewest and casual games firm Intenium have set up a joint venture that will see new mass-market titles released at retail. The two have joined forces to provide ‘a unique online and retail synergy’ for the UK and French markets. First titles available under the Tradewest Intenium venture …

Microsoft has announced a limited edition controller will complement the release of Fable III. The accessory features a gold design based on the artwork of the Fable series, designed by the team at Lionhead Studios. It also comes with collectable packaging and an Xbox Live token that gives games an …

Gordon Bellamy moves up from board of directors as association leadership reshuffles

GDC Europe: Sony producer offers several top tips for convincing the money men