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Two weeks on from its release, Xbox One shooter Halo: The Master Chief Collection is not working properly. Malfunctioning releases seem to be very much the fashion this Q4, and 343 studio boss Bonnie Ross has personally apologised for the ongoing saga. We have not delivered the experience you deserve. …

Angry Birds, Clash of Clans, Cut the Rope, Monument Valley and more backing charity drive for Product Red

WildTangent Studios' Rick Schmitz offers advice for artists in games

Publisher Activision has been issuing copyright strikes on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare videos that depict either game glitches and/or cheating, a report claims. Eurogamer says that video network Machinima has emailed partners to warn of the action, saying: "Activision is being particularly vigilant about their Call of Duty videos …

Crowdfunded space exploration game already nearing $63m in consumer donations

Goodgame’s Sinikka Compart on the skills needed to be a quality assurance lead

Recruiter Véronique Lessard tells us what the studio is looking for in new employees

Publisher Ubisoft has risked provoking the wrath of the consumer press once again by admitting that it will not be supplying pre-release review copies of upcoming racer The Crew until the day before the game arrives. We know that many of you will be eager to turn to experts for …

Intel Developer Blog: The tools you need to develop, design and deliver your apps

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines fan remake Project Vaulderie has been shut down by Eve Online developer CCP Games. According to the group behind Project Vaulderie, the studio – which currently holds the rights to the action RPG franchise – has issued a Cease & Desist letter regarding any further …