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The rapid expansion of the Angry Birds universe is continuing with news of yet another new brand to the IP. Having enjoyed success with IP crossovers such as Star Wars and Rio, Rovio has now tied up with Hasbro for an Angry Birds Transformers game. The debut art offers a …

American Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-AIme has insisted that upcoming toy line Amiibo will not compete with Skylanders and Disney Infinity. Why is this important? Not only because Nintendo doesn’t want to be seen entering what is already a crowded toys-to-life sector but also because Skylanders and Infinity are two of …

For the first time since the year 2000 there will be no new FIFA game on PS2 this year. Eurogamer reports that FIFA 15 will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Vita, 3DS and Wii some time later this year (almost definitely September). Note that Wii …

V&A game designer in resident kicking off leading student competition

Less than a month to go before the industry celebration returns to Brighton

New titles to be published under old brand

"This time there's not a MIDI soundcard in sight"

Craft Animations Product manager Patrik Martin tells Develop about how the tool helped shape the latest Splinter Cell

E3 wasn’t the right place to discuss Microsoft’s Windows gaming strategy, Microsoft’s games boss Phil Spencer has said. Spencer has previously promised that a renewed focus on Windows and PC gaming inside Microsoft is definitely happening”, but PC gaming was not mentioned once in Microsoft’s E3 press event last week. …

Frontier founder recognised for 30-year service to game industry