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Two studies from Stetson University researcher Christopher Ferguson have downplayed any perceived link between video game and movie violence and real-world violence. In fact, as reported by Medical Daily, Ferguson’s findings suggest that a rise in violent video games use has actually coincided with a drop in youth violence. In …

Now-removed information on the Mario Kart 8 website has revealed exactly what Nintendo’s Amiibo figure will unlock in Wii U racer Mario Kart 8. Polygon reports that using the NFC-equipped figures will allow users to access Nintendo-themed costumes for use with their Miis. The Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Donkey Kong, …

This year’s London Games Conference on November 19th will have a number of high profile speakers from around the games industry sharing their knowledge. Ahead of the event, Ziff Davis boss Geoff Inns tells MCV about what we can expect from his talk and what the current challenges facing those …

The latest iterations of Nintendo’s popular handheld console have been big sellers since they launched in Japan in October, according to data provided by Famitsu. The New 3DS and New 3DS LL shipped 408,719 units since they launched in Japan on October 11th. Of that figure, 299,995 consoles were the …

We ask what the wristband and SDK has to offer developers

A group of Russian companies have removed a memorial to Steve Jobs following Tim Cook’s affirmation that he is gay. The Guardian reports that the West European Financial Union [ZEFS] dismantled the six-foot high iPhone-shaped monument, citing the need to abide by Vladimir Putin’s controversial ‘gay propaganda’ laws. In Russia, …

'We’re not seeing the progress we’d hoped for'

The Argos website has been rocked by problems over the past week, causing many customers to vent their frustrations online. The site originally went offline to all customers for "just over half a day" on Tuesday October 28th, following a site revamp, according to an Argos spokesperson as reported by …

French publisher aims to harness studio's tech as it expands its mobile operations

The somewhat surprising UK next-gen price war has intensified with one major retailer dropping the PS4 to below 300. GameStop is currently selling the white PS4 for just 299.97. And with Christmas still several weeks away, the question now is how far things will go as the next-gen consoles battle …