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Agreeing to Windows 10’s End User Licence Agreement gives the software the right to automatically disable pirated games from a user’s computer or phone. GameSpot picked up on an Alphr report that noticed the following amendment to section 7b of the Windows 10 EULA: [Microsoft] may automatically check your version …

Bethesda's mobile game pips Candy Crush Saga and Boom Beach in rankings

A new piracy scare has hit Nintendo’s 3DS. Wired reports that one hacker has discovered a way to use the console’s YouTube app to bypass the machine’s various restrictions, opening the door to a whole host of additional functionality not sanctioned by the platform holder. Among these features is the …

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Meet the Ouye, a crowdfunded Chinese console that takes more than a little inspiration from three existing machines. The name, obviously, comes from the now defunct Ouya Android box. The console is clearly modelled on the PS4 (with a grill that looks like it was ripped directly off an Xbox …

Rebellion’s co-founder Jason Kingsley discusses plans against the crippling legislation as his studio joins campaign for reform

The developer of the original Dead Island has said it would be happy to pick up developments duties on its stumbling sequel. After creating the original game, Techland then went on to make the highly successful Dying Light for Warner Bros. Dead Island 2, by contrast, have had a torrid …

Developers can use a webcam to capture and stream data to game engine

Frugotron co-founder Magda Dybal discusses how apps and games help children learn – and have fun

Players spending less on Candy Crush Saga as game 'continues to mature'