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Multi Dynamic Games and Perfect Online Holding take a combined 61 per cent share for $75.5m

First device to run on Android TV platform due in the US on November 3rd

There’s still no release date for the free PlayStation Plus version of Driveclub. The download was supposed to arrive alongside the full game last week and while buyers of the 34.99 PS+ Upgrade edition have at least been unable to download that, there’s still no sign of the much-touted PS+ …

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 …