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There’s only one day left to vote on your favourite article for this year’s Gamers’ Choice award. The prize, which will be presented at tomorrow’s Games Media Awards, recognises a single piece of outstanding games media work from the last year. The piece can be a written piece, a video …

Broadcaster teams up with Cancer Research UK to process data via mobile game

New Southeast Asia office will oversee local language and live support

Sumo Digital heads tell Craig Chapple the route to success in work-for-hire and where the path has taken them

Michael Pachter says that the Xbox One outsold the PS4 in the US in September. VentureBeat reports that the analyst estimates sales of 325k for Microsoft’s machine throughout the month compared to Sony’s 250k sales. The result is interesting as September saw the release of the record-breaking Destiny, which itself …

Michiteru Okabe says immersion in horror is more important than in other genres

Unity has finally responded to ongoing rumours that it’s looking for a buyer – and it’s disappointing news for anyone hoping to acquire the firm. The company behind one of the most widely used game engines has insisted that it is not looking to sell or be acquired. That’s according …

CTO assures devs that tech firm intends to stay independent

Jagex has announced a new Runescape spin-off called Chronicle: Runescape Legends. The inspiration garnered from Blizzard’s World of Warcraft spin-off Hearthstone is clear to see. Action takes place in the pages of what is described as a living book”, with the pictured virtual game board and pieces offering at least …

Driveclub will see some of its online features switched on in the coming day as Evolution claims that the game’s online performance is improving. Players are largely still reporting issues with the game’s online connectivity, and even when they are connected functions such as Clubs and leaderboards remain offline. Continual …