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Blizzard’s weekend announcements included news of another expansion to card battler Hearthstone. While the previous Curse of Naxxramas update introduced a single player component, the new Goblins vs Gnomes focuses on the core multiplayer game by introducing 120 new cards. The cards can be won in the Arena mode or …

Ustwo’s mind-bending mobile puzzler Monument Valley has sold 1.4 million copies. The hit paid-for title was released in April earlier this year on iOS winning critical acclaim for its art style, music and gameplay. Ustwo is now preparing to release Forgotten Shores, a collection of eight new levels costing $1.99 …

New expansion Forgotten Shores to be released this week

Five years on from its last proper console release, the Tony Hawk series will return next year. I’m currently working with Activision on a console game for 2015 (along with a new mobile game),” the pro skater said. I think fans of THPS series will be hyped.” However, the previously …

Like, OMG – if you enjoy networking thenthis year’s awardsare going to be a dream come true for you. We’ve already revealed that Ministry of Sound, Samsung, PubMatic, SEGA, and the BBC will be in the room, but just feast your eyes on this. Along with those names, we will …

Death threats and vile tweets have forced multiple female developers to leave home, and yet still the storm of harassment rages on. James Batchelor asks what the games industry can – no, needs – to do to stop this

Book your place now to join Twitter, Channel 4, Chillingo, Bossa Studios and more heading at this week's awards ceremony

BioWare reveals senior devs and execs on upcoming game

New IPs from Blizzard are quite a rarity, so there was much excitement when Blizzard announced a brand new shooter at Blizzcon at the weekend. Boasting some highly stylised graphics and a rich roster of characters, Overwatch champions accessibility and fun over everything else as six-player teams compete against one …

Print and digital editions out now, also includes an interview with Upper One Games and and a look at the importance of back-end tech