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If you haven’t already signed up for this year’s Games 5s five-a-side tournament, don’t worry – you haven’t missed your chance. Teams from around the industry will be coming together at the Barnet Power League football grounds to compete over the much sought-after winner’s cup. Last year’s winners Testologyhave already …

The co-founder of mobile indie studio Rodeo Games Ben Murch shares five ways in which you can help make your company a success. I hate flying. More specifically, the take-off part. I wish I was one of those people who could rationalise aircraft failures into the tiny percentage of them …

A version of Codemasters’ Dirt Rally may be released on consoles, although it might differ from the experience currently available on PC. The game did the rare trick of being announced and released on the same day last month, and is currently available via Steam Early Access. I want really …

Non-profit organisation to unveil new initiatives to increase industry diversity over next decade

Although details about the system remains sparse, Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has stated that the new NX should not simply be considered as a replacement for its current machines. Though I cannot confirm when it will be launched or any other details of the system, since I have confirmed that …

UPDATED: Oxford studio loses QA staff as part of cost reduction measures

Sony isn’t the only platform holder pushing a Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hardware bundle on its social media channels. Microsoft has also entered the fray yesterday, taking to Twitter to promote a deal (below) on an Xbox One, The Witcher 3 and indie title Ori and the Blind Forest for …

Rare-inspired 3D platformer becomes highest crowdfunded British game of all time

Japanese publisher says smart devices will be its main platform from here on out

Microsoft has via its blog announced that Windows 10 will as part of its installation include a copy of King’s highly successful Candy Crush Saga. Solitaire. Hearts. Minesweeper. These are games that have been played millions of times over the years in Windows. And they are coming back in Windows …