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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While Microsoft is enjoying great success with its renewed Xbox One indie focus, the chances of its parity policy being rescinded look slim.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 …

Sony seems to be considering the introduction of an Xbox-like reputation system on PlayStation. That’s according to a survey sent out to users, as reported by VGX, which asks about the appeal of a range of possible future features. Included on the list is a player reputation system based on …

Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog looks at the potential for photography in apps

EA exec steps in to say sorry to Nintendo after rogue tweets poke fun at its ‘unpowered’ home console