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Bioshock Infinite developer Irrational Games has suffered a round of layoffs. A representative confirmed to Kotaku that eight individuals have been let go as part of a streamlining effort for the studio. "In an effort to streamline our processes I am sad to confirm that we let go a total …

The latest in the Madden NFL series moved over a million copies in North America during its first week, EA has announced. The result is mixed for Madden NFL 25, with year-over-year sales for the annual American football franchise down from Madden NFL 13’s launch week sales of 1.65m units. …

Chrome browser games will now work as desktop apps with offline mode and local storage

Sean 'Day[9]' Plott takes a job with HTML5 browser game startup

Developer says layoffs will not affect current DLC productions

Mobile devs using Corona SDK can now manage their titles using PlayHaven tools

UTV Indiagames today releases Fighter Lukkha, a free-to-play action-strategy game for feature phones. The game revolves around protagonist Lukkha and his gang members, who take on the underworld led by Todfod. Gameplay employs a mix of melee and short-range combat, and players will progressively unlock newer units for use in …

EA, Sega, King, Wooga, Rovio and more to deliver Mobile Game Forum sessions

Gamers will have the chance to try FIFA 14 from this weekend thanks to a nationwide run of lock-ins run by retailer GAME. Kicking off on September 8th across six stores, a total of 50 lock-ins will take place by September 22nd, all of which will offer hands-on time with …

After an impressive 15-year stint with the firm, chief executive Terry Duddy is to quit Argos owner Home Retail Group next July. He’s served as chief executive for seven years but told HRG’s AGM yesterday that he would vacate the role on July 2nd 2014. Duddy and chairman John Coombe …