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UPDATE: Sony has now removed the mention of a 2013 release on it’s official PS4 preorder page. The text now simply reads, ‘Don’t miss out when PS4 launches – check back soon for details on where you can pre-order your system.’ Original Story: PlayStation regional head Robert Fisser may not …

Grand Theft Auto V has been knocked off the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 in only its second week. The reason? EA’s FIFA 14, which debuts in first place… although the fact that GTA V stock is pretty hard to come by in the UK …

Social game publisher officially leaves real money gaming in the US

Gamers and pro-wrestling fans, 12,000 in total, thronged to Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall to catch a glimpse of WWE star Ryback. Ryback was in Mumbai over the weekend to promote WWE 2K14 and to reveal the second preorder bonus for the game – a double-sided poster – which is exclusive to …

Bankrupt Kingdom of Amalur developer and Big Huge Games's back catalogue for sale

EA has reportedly decided to shut down its mobile-focused studio in North Carolina. The Escapist has word from an inside anonymous source that the publisher will close the branch, pointing to the sudden vanishing of the studio’s official page on EA’s website as well. EA North Carolina primarily developed freemium …

2K Games has formed a new San Francisco-based studio to be led by Gears of War and Bioshock Infinite vet, Rod Fergusson. The announcement was originally made via Fergusson’s Twitter, with 2K later confirming the news to Polygon. "We are happy to confirm that Rod is heading up a new …

EA has canceled its annual collegiate American football title through at least next year. EA Sports’ Cam Weber confirmed the news in an EA blog post, stating that the publisher is evaluating our plan for the future of the franchise.” In related news, The New York Times reports that EA …

Valve’s hardware announcements last week concluded with the unveiling of a new controller optimized for Steam and Steam Machines devices. The wireless peripheral will work with all of Steam’s catalog released from here forward, and will include legacy support for past releases that lack gamepad support. Going against the traditional” …

State of Decay made its mark in a big wayon the Steam charts last week, taking over the top spot from Total War: Rome II. Rome fell to fourth, behind the impressive runner-up finish of Early Access title Castle Story and the discount promo-fueled Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition. …