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Social network streamlines integration and Facebook publishing for popular game engine

Rhode Island EDC is cleared to pursue claims, but has to wait for full $75m

Twitter just exploded, mostly out of disbelief, because Nintendo has announced the 2DS, its new slate form-factor handheld that plays DS and 3DS games in 2D. While many may question the need for such a device – the 3DS has the option to turn off 3D – at $129, it …

Open source C++ Box2D physics engine integrated into development platform

Middleware firm to help bring new Unity-developed titles to market

Cloud features analytics, marketing and monetisation to help developers promote their games

As previously rumoured, Nintendo will be bundling its Wind Waker remake in with the Wii U this Christmas. Reports first emerged of earlier this month but now Nintendo has made it official, announcing The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Premium Pack. This SKU will include a Black 32GB …

The price of the Premium Wii U bundle has been slashed by $50 in the US and Canada. The price cut will come into effect on September 20th, according to CVG. Nintendo of America also plans to phase out the 8GB Basic model by focuses on more compelling game-and-console bundles …

Nintendo says the 3D-less new handheld 2DS will help it grow its user base. Speaking the GameSpot, US execs from the firm said that while the company is still committed to 3D, it wants to grow the audience for its handheld games even further. Today the firm announced the 2DS, …

Cheaper portable console to launch on October 12th