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It’s one of the biggest kids’ media franchises in the world, and the second-largest video game IP of all time. MCV catches up with the best pocket monster merch For almost two decades, millions of budding Pokmon trainers have set out on their adventures to catch, train, battle and evolve …

Nintendo’s Super Mario has been dragged into a bit of row started by Liverpool’s Super Mario. The Guardian reports that former Manchester City and current Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli has found himself at the centre of a Football Association investigation after posting an image of the Nintendo mascot complete with …

Former Naughty Dog and Irrational artist Nate Wells joins Tomb Raider studio

Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Studios will release its next effort I am Bread on Steam Early Access later this week. The game will launch on Valve’s digital distribution service December 3rd, carrying a price tag of $9.99 for the duration of its Early Access run. I am Bread’s Steam page …

Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us art director Nate Wells has revealed his new appointment with Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics. Gamasutra reports on Wells new gig, which follows a brief stint at The Unfinished Swan studio Giant Sparrow – which released an updated version of the game on …

Telltale’s Game of Thrones episodic adventure game is set to roll out to its various platforms this week, and the studio has let loose the first trailer to mark its arrival. The adaptation focuses on the family members and those in service to House Forrester, and takes place between the …

The bloatware that ships pre-installed on phones could be about to get a whole lot worse. AndroidPit reports that a service from Digital Turbine known as Ignite is being touted to mobile operators. It allows networks to force install apps on an owner’s device remotely at any point after purchase. …

Upon realising that reasoning with the mob was a lost cause, one female games journalist has taken the step of approaching the ultimate authority. The Guardian reports that Australian games journalist and YouTuber Alanah Pearce has been approaching the mothers of boys who have been sending her abusive messages online. …

The InXile boss discusses the difficulties of being independent and why Metacritic scores shouldn't matter

UK based creative firm combines live action and VFX for opening of hit Sony game