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MCV’s new little black book Game Source launches today. Game Source is the UK directory of leading games industry service companies, featuring creative and promotional agencies, digital distributors, accessory and hardware firms, logistics and payment companies and much more. The guide showcases the leading players across each sector, offering a …

PlayStation will hope so. The platform holder is heavily getting behind Destiny, with a bundle and a series of exclusive content. The excitement behind Activision’s Destiny has really ramped up since E3, and the demand to get on its Beta has been huge. Now Bungie is letting any gamer play …

Something BioShock this way comes. At least, that’s what 2K UK has hinted with its latest tweet. Which featured the following image alongside the cryptic: "Oooo, what COULD this mean?!" The teases. BioShock fans will recognise the Poseidon Plaza and Eve’s Garden as locations in Rapture, which was the primary …

Sonic the Hedgehog reboot Sonic Boom will release for 3DS and Wii U this November, Sega has announced. Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal will launch on November 11th for Nintendo 3DS (pictured), while Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric lands on Wii U one week later on November 18th. Sonic Boom is …

Square Enix has announced a limited edition for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix compilation. A post on the PlayStation US Blog reveals the special edition will include a Disney pin of Sora and Mickey, adding that the offering can be picked up just by pre-ordering the standard version …

Google is finalizing a $1bn deal to acquire streaming video network Twitch, a new report claims. Games Beat cites sources familiar with the matter,” who state that the purchase is official. Reports from earlier this year also claimed the deal was in the works, but still at an early stage.” …

Ubisoft’s racing title Trials Fusion has sold over one million units. The title is also being updated today – the free addition will make improvements to tournaments, Track Central and Track Editor in addition to giving players the ability to create Supercross courses in Local Multiplayer. In celebrating Fusion’s sales …

GAME is to start selling a line of PlayStation Vita digital titles. Starting tomorrow (Friday July 25th) the retailer will offer a range of titles for Sony’s handheld both in-store and online. 20 titles will be available, including Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted Golden Abyss Limbo and PSP title Killzone Liberation. Prices …

Locomotion devices pulls in $140k in 24 hours

It seems that Valve has redesigned the Steam Controller once again. A user on Facepunch’s forums was digging through a Steam client beta and stumbled across what appears to be a new design for Valve’s gamepad. This new one features an analogue stick on the left hand side in place …