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Microsoft has upped the price of its first party digital games for Xbox One. NowGamer reports that the download versions of Forza 5, Ryse: Son of Rome and Dead Rising 3 have all seen their prices increased from the 44.99 they cost at launch to 49.99. Why Microsoft would do …

RedBedlam teaming up with Scottish author Christopher Brookmyre for mutliple tie-ins

New report from Juniper Research says better monetization and more app-based devices key to growth

President Obama, EA back Code.org computer science initiative

Xbox One’s 500 GB hard drive reportedly maxes out around 362 GB used, meaning more than 25 per cent of the console’s storage space is used up before any game content files are added. IGN reports that owners have access to 362-365 GB of space, despite getting no clarification from …

Telltale’s recently announced Game of Thrones effort has been further revealed as a multi-year partnership with HBO that will span multiple titles. HBO’s direct involvement indicates that the content will likely revolve around the show based on author George R.R. Martin’s written works—as opposed to the novels themselves. The initial …

Xbox One’s first required system update is out now, according to Microsoft’s Larry Hryb. Hryb revealed on his Major Nelson blog that the update was set to arrive tonight at 8 PM Eastern US time—several hours ago, at time of writing. The patch includes the following fixes and improvements: Addresses …

Mobile studio joined by hit show's writers, animators, and voice talent

Former LucasArts employee Noah Falstein discusses the iconic studio's atmosphere, its first successes and the support it received from George Lucas

Panel session will seek to discover what mix of creativity and business shaped this early success story