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First wave of educational institutions on board to receive Sony’s new console

Microsoft has announced a European release date for Xbox 360 RPG remake Fable Anniversary. The game will be released in Europe on February 7th, having hit America a few days beforehand on February 4th. The game is a 1080p revisiting of 2005 Xbox title Fable: The Lost Chapters, which itself …

Crysis developer CryTek has announced a CryEngine-powered mobile game called The Collectables. Made in conjunction with mobile powerhouse DeNA, the free-to-play title features over-the-top gunfights” and larger-than-life action heroes” along with an upgradable cast and selection of weapons. "DeNA offers unparalleled experience in the mobile gaming space, and we’re excited …

Studio CEO Ilkka Paananen tells Develop how the Clash of Clans developer went from scrapping its first title after 15 months to global mobile sensation

Microsoft says it’s urgently looking to help independent retailers who have been left in the dark over their Xbox One stock allocation. A number of High Street and online outlets have told MCV that the lack of information over their Xbox One stock has severely damaged their ability to sell …

Reports suggest the Texas-based developer has shut down

As was exclusively revealed by MCV yesterday, all remaining Blockbuster stores will close next week. That means the closure of 91 stores and the loss of 808 jobs, with the last doors to be shut on Monday December 16th. All remaining stock will be sold off at a significant discount …

New SteamOS to also be made available for download

Russian studio with credentials on Heroes of Might and Magic gets a funding boost

PlayHaven CEO Andy Yang to head up newly formed company