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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 …

The PS4 will get 3D Blu-ray support next week, Sony has announced. As part of its first major update since April, the service will means users can watch 3D movies via the system, just like they can on PS3. Xbox One is also getting 3D Blu-ray support in August’s update. …

Around 10,000 DK2s expected to be sent out this month

Data collected by research firm Kantar Worldpanel provided to MCV shows how UK consumers enjoyed various forms of entertainment – in terms of units – in the 12-week period ending May 11th 2014. Physical books still command the largest market share, with a huge 25.7 per cent of UK residents …

Tim Hunter, director of learning and events at BAFTA, details why the Academy is backing Brains Eden

The Respawn game developer conference has announced the lineup for its second installment. The two-day event, which will run from August 12th to 13th at DOCK.ONE in Cologne, will include presentations, workshops and discussions, with a particular focus given to the impact of the indie gaming culture on the general …