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Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog looks into the debate surrounding IAPs

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A blockbuster roster of voice talent has been revealed for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls Online. Fronting the list are Monty Python’s John Cleese, Harry Potter and Shaun of the Dead’s Bill Nighy star along with acclaimed actors Michael Gambon and Malcolm McDowell. Also starring are Kate Beckinsale, Alfred Molina and …

Millions of people around the world are playing their favourite games right now. The majority do so for fun in their free time. But others are seasoned professionals, celebrated for their gaming prowess – and even make a living through their in-game abilities and accomplishments. And then there are the …

Activision has released a new teaser video for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2. In it we see the web crawler forming an unlikely alliance with Kraven the Hunter who, according to the trailer’s narration, will help Spidey become what he was meant to be – the ultimate hunter”. The game …

Riot Games' Kieran Weir discusses the key skills required for the role

Collaboration between Unreal Engine creators and academic institute revealed

The ambiguity surrounding the frankness of YouTube payment disclosures means that this week’s scandal is unlikely to result in any legal action in the US. Federal Trade Commission Betsy Lordan told Polygon that FTC guidelines are designed only "to help advertisers and endorsers comply with federal advertising law” and that …

Nintendo has confirmed the launch details for 3DS title Yoshi’s New Island on 3DS. The game will arrive in this neck of the woods on the same day it hits North America – March 14th. It will be released simultaneously both at retail and on the Nintendo eShop as a …

The UK physical games market staged a comeback in 2013 with the help of new consoles, Grand Theft Auto V and FIFA. MCVanalyses the figures. It wasnot quite a full recovery for the UK games market in 2013, but it was a record-breaking year nevertheless. Grand Theft Auto V took …