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Virtual reality is not just an exciting product to stock, but it could even transform how people shop. Technology specialists Figure Digital have been experimenting with this, even teaming up with Tesco to create a virtual store. And this will form part of a 20 minute discussion by the firm’s …

Intel Developer Blog: A look at a tool than can help devs carry out crucial performance analysis on extensive CPU and GPU data

Studio Bento managed to successfully Kickstart a documentary called GameLoading: Rise of the Indies a little over a year ago now.

Microsoft is reportedly in serious discussions to purchase Mojang, makers of indie game-turned-phenomenon Minecraft. The Wall Street Journal cites a source with knowledge on the matter, claiming that if completed the acquisition would be valued at more than $2bn – approximately the same amount Facebook dropped to buy Oculus earlier …

Apple has unveiled its long-rumoured wearable device, the Apple Watch. "We love to make technology more personal," CEO Tim Cook said during an event held earlier today in California showcasing the new hardware. Previously thought to be dubbed the iWatch, Cook explained the Apple Watch works seamlessly” with the iPhone …

Apple has peeled the curtain back on two new iPhones: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. "[The iPhone 6 devices represent] the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone,” Apple CEO Tim Cook stated during Apple’s event earlier today in California. As rumoured, the devices will be sized at 4.7 …

Warner Bros is offering LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham buyers the option of buying a Season Pass. It’s the first Season Pass to be offered in a LEGO game, Eurogamer reports. The 12.79 Pass entitles buyers to six content releases, which are also available separately for 2.55 a piece. These …

View our gallery of local developers battling it out to be named the brainiest developers in the city

Cyberpsychologist Berni Good, GCU's Romana Ramzan, Preloaded's Katie Goode and Microsoft among latest wave of speakers

The writer behind Spec Ops: The Line and upcoming shooter Evolve has quit triple-A games development. Announcing his departure viaTwitter, writer Walt Williams left 2K Games last week after almost a decade with the company. He claimed he will still be involved in the games industry, but will also be …