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A game based on cult slasher film franchise Friday The 13th is in development, it is claimed. EGMnow reports that the title was announced by the original film’s producer and director, who has hinted that an experienced” developer is heading the project, although its identity remains unknown. The title is …

New Year, New Job 2015: Apply before January 16th for the chance to get a placement at Sheffield studio

MCV is adding regular reporting on the global eSports business – including the fast-growing UK competitive games sector – as of next month. The start of the February sees the launch of eSports Pro, a new e-bulletin and alerts service that will cover the pro-gaming sector around the world. Written …

eSports Pro e-newsletter will help you learn more about competitive gaming; MCV also covering eSports extensively from January 16th

Minimum cost of a premium game now stands at 79p

High import duties cited as reason for withdrawal

Dontnod reveals other publishers demanded male character for upcoming episodic game

Gamers who pay early for Evolve on Xbox One are able to skip a large part of the game’s grind and instantly unlock its juiciest rewards. Polygon reports that buyers who pre-purchase the game on Xbox One, requiring that they pay the entire fee up front, will upon release gain …

Event smashes $1m target

Rockstar’s latest has once again become the UK’s biggest-selling game, despite sales more than halving last week. According to the latest Ukie Games Charts, compiled by GfK Chart-Track,Grand Theft Auto V saw unit sales drop 51 per cent in the second week of 2015 – but managed to climb above …