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Indian indie studio Frolicode has announced its first title, Hoopla Gems, for iOS and Android. Hoopla Gems is a block-based puzzle game, where the player must clear out as many blocks as possible by choosing the right colour option. Frolicode is a three-member studio headed by Siddharth Singh, who left …

Nintendo’s 3DS is back in front in Japan. The latest sales data from Famitsu shows that Nintendo’s 3DS XL (or LL as it is known in Japan) shifted 47,692 units last week – that’s 47 per cent up on the previous week. Vita, despite seeing a slight jump in sales …

After the release of Pahelika: Secret Legends HD last month, Ironcode Gaming is now set to release its sequel for iOS this month. Pahelika: Revelations, which was earlier released on PC, will be available across iOS devices. Like Secret Legends, Revelations is an adventure-puzzle game set in a fantasy world. …

A number of Xbox One owners who have previously signed up to the console’s preview program in the UK now have access to OneGuide. The feature allows owners to access a live TV guide directly through Xbox One – that played a big part in Microsoft’s pre-launch marketing for the …

Rude ministers, increasing competition from Canada and a clueless government: TIGA founder Fred Hasson reveals the origins of the UK's fight for video games tax credits

First-person horror-adventure game Exist will be showcased at Bit Bazaar in Toronto this may. Exist is developed by Mumbai-based Ansh Patel aka Narcissist Reality. The game takes place in the player’s nightmares and deals with themes of existentialism and societal negativity. Exist will be playable at Bit Bazaar, and visitors …

While Microsoft is enjoying great success with its renewed Xbox One indie focus, the chances of its parity policy being rescinded look slim. Although there have been examples of flexibility, Microsoft still requires that indie games published on Xbox Live release at the same time or before they launch on …

Pan Studio believes there is still untapped potential for games in fitness space

New support services firm is totally focused on gaming

A pink version of Nintendo’s 2DS handheld will be released in the UK in May. The SKU is currently available to pre-order from Nintendo’s online shop for 109.99. It will be released alongside Kirby: Triple Deluxe on May 16th. Interestingly the SKU is not currently being listed by any other …