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Contrary to previous predictions, PS4 DID outsell Xbox One in the US in September. Analyst Michael Pachter had said earlier this week that Microsoft had last month sold 325k units in the region and Sony 250k units. However, while neither NPR nor Sony or Microsoft have released actual numbers, NPD …

The Auckland chapter of next year's Global Game Jam will be hosted once again by the downtown campus of the Media Design School.

Gaming tech company Razer currently carries a value greater than $1bn, according to a leaked document tied to a new round of funding from Intel. Techcruch has its mitts on an internal memo from the firm that states Razer is a billion dollar unicorn” in the tech world. "We’re already …

Warframe developer Digital Extremes has announced China-based companies Multi Dynamic Games and Perfect Online Holding have combined to acquire the majority of shares in the studio. Gamasutra reports Multi Dynamic Games – a subsidiary of meat supplier Sumpo Food Holdings Limited – purchased 58 per cent of Digital Extremes’ shares …

Lord of the Rings Online developer Turbine has been hit with a round of layoffs, parent company Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has confirmed. The publisher revealed the layoffs to Joystiq, stating the move was part of the company’s strategic alignment.” "As part of our normal business process, we’re routinely looking …

Mobile specialist Archos says device will work across Android, iOS and Windows Phone

A low-cost virtual reality headset that is compatible with a range of smartphones has been revealed by Archos. The Archos VR Glasses will work with any smartphone with a screen of six-inches or less and a quad-core processor, and is apparently compatible with a range of over 100 VR titles …

There’s a new Halo game coming… to Windows mobile and PC. IGN reports that 343 Industries has confirmed Halo: Spartan Strike, a spiritual successor to Halo: Spartan Assault. It’s due out on December 12th priced at $5.99 and will be available for Windows Phone, Surface tablets and PCs. It will …

Did you know that the Petz franchise has sold 23m copies worldwide? Well now you do. With that in mind it will be no surprise to hear that Ubisoft has announced Petz Beach and Petz Countryside for Nintendo’s handheld, both of which will be released tomorrow (October 17th) – exclusively …

Sega, Bossa, Gameloft, Rovio, Mind Candy, Chillingo, Camouflaj and more shortlisted for ME Awards 2014