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Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog shares tools and tutorials to get started with HTML5 game development

Oculus creator says without Facebook, the company wouldn't be able to achieve the vision for its first consumer model

UK consumers are apparently falling out of love with Apple Stores over accusations of poor customer service. This year’s Which Shop Survey found that the chain is now the UK’s 13th favourite retailer – a sharp drop from last year when it topped the ratings. Several customers complained about it …

'It’s worse than PC in some ways,' claims Testronic's Chris Rowley

Email records could prove that the Rhode Island developer's execs deliberately misled staff and investors

Develop asks the sector’s leading experts how a new era of QA is forming for a new generation

A free-to-play version of PopCap puzzler Peggle has arrived on the iOS App Store – at the expense of the existing paid version. Pocket Gamer reports that while the new version is broadly the same as the original release in gameplay terms, it does change a few elements – such …

Synthesis discusses the how it took on the daunting localisation process for one of the biggest RPGs ever made

EA has entered the next stage in the evolution of its lucrative FIFA franchise by opening up its free-to-play PC title FIFA World to all. The EA Canada developed game is effectively the Ultimate Team mode from the console game, albeit built around a modified game engine. It features over …

Mojang’s private Minecraft server subscription service Minecraft Realms is available now worldwide. The developer announced the news earlier this week on its blog, explaining that the service is now an option wherever Minecraft is available. The service launched in North America last month, adding to its growing list of region’s …