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To celebrate the release of Skylanders SWAP Force, Asda will be selling an exclusive figurine. The limited edition Enchanted Hoot Loop figurine will go on sale for 13 alongside the new game on October 18th. The Skylanders SWAP Force starter pack will be selling for 52. More than 250 character …

Attendees to be given an early look at Steam OS, prototype Steam Machines and more

Ubisoft has revealed a Season pass and range of DLC for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – none of which will be made available on Wii U. The omission of Nintendo’s machine was confirmed to Kotaku. PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC players, however, will be able to …

F2P Summit: Not enough research has been done into why players spend on in-app purchases, experts says

Many UK consumers who have pre-ordered a PS4 are now being offered the opportunity to upgrade to one of Sony’s bundles. Those who ordered the ‘solus’ PS4 bundle including the console and a controller for around 349.99 are now being contacted by the likes of Amazon, GAME and ShopTo. There …

Removal of camera from bundle also gives the console the 'magic price point', CEO says

F2P Summit: More than a third of paid players still spend after one month in top grossing apps

The Dishonored Game of the Year Edition is headed to India, distributor E-xpess Interactive has revealed. The Game of the Year Edition includes all the DLC that has been released so far, including the Dunwall City Trials challenge pack, as well as the Knife of Dunwall, the Brigmore Witches and …

Rift version to be available to all backers at no extra cost

Attendees at tonight’s GMAs once again get the chance to sing/bellow/destroy their favourite rock and pop songs in Bandaoke. The band-supported karaoke is supported by Insert Coin and is part of the post-awards celebrations. The Games Media Awards take place tonight, Thursday October 10th and return to Vinopolis, Bankside. Five-man …