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Secret Exit CEO Jani Kahrama looks at whether free-to-play and mobile are still viable options for indie developers

2003 Zelda revamp also faced challenges when it switched to widescreen

Jazwares’ new range of Minecraft toys is hitting stores this month. Action figures, plush and paper craft kits based on the wildly successful online game are available to pre-order now from supplier Character Options. The toy range starts with three-inch fully articulated action figures, priced at 7.99, with a choice …

One million devices manufactured in the UK

A revised version of the minimum and recommended specs for the PC version of Watch Dogs have been released by Ubisoft. And the fact is that they’re even more demanding than the apparently rubbished list that appeared last week. The Minimum specs require a quad core CPU – specifically either …

E-xpress Interactive has revealed a variety of preorder DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins in India. The Black Mask Mission and Infinite Earths Skins Pack will be offered as preorder incentives by all major retailers in addition to the Death Stroke DLC, which is included in every copy of the game. …

Tommo and Blaze have rebutted SNK’s attempts to shut down the Neo Geo X console. MCV yesterday reported that SNK had issued notice of the withdrawl of its licensing agreement for the retro console, demanding an immediate cease to its manufacture, distribution and sale. This morning, however, both its American …

Tool suite features drag and drop integration with Amazon's in-app purchase and GameCircle APIs

Axis producer moves to company’s character animation arm

Tech compatible with console, mobile, tablet and PC