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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

Hello World Open challenges programmers to develop AI for virtual racing game

The co-founder of Halo developer Bungie Alex Seropian has raised $5m in investment for his new mobile studio Industrial Toys. The Series A funding round was led by Accel Partners which has previously invested in companies such as Rovio and Supercell. Today’s tablets are just as good, if not better …

It’s logical to presume that Borderlands developer Gearbox is working toward a next-gen reveal. But with no official confirmation being offered, it’s only right that comments from Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford pointing to a ‘probable’ announcement later this year are reported, right? "We’re working on next-gen. Platforms TBD," Pitchford told …

Judge rules for case not to be moved to Beijing

We’re accustomed to free digital copies coming bundled with DVDs and Blu-ray, but now Sky is to approach things from the other direction. TechRadar reports that the TV network will in the coming weeks begin offering customers who buy a digital film for their Sky box a physical copy of …

London studio opens 36 job vacancies

Some Amazon customers are now being presented with Metacritic ratings in certain video game product listings. Polygon reports that the addition is only showing up for users in some regions, while an Amazon forum thread adds that the feature is only appearing on certain products. When it does appear, the …