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Microsoft is reportedly readying a special edition white Xbox One free to, and exclusively for, employees of the hardware maker. Described as a unique” gift for its team, the limited edition version of the console will be distributed to staff members in November alongside the launch of the Xbox One. …

Xbox Live will now use local currency

A Game of the Year edition of Halo 4 will arrive at retail this October, Microsoft has confirmed. IGN originally reported on a photo the outlet received from an anonymous source that shows the game as part of a presentation. The image indicates the game will be priced at $50 …

PayDay 2 is out ahead of the pack again on the latest Steam top ten selling products chart. The heist title beats out Saints Row IV, which took the runner-up spot. The title also occupied the eighth spot with its Season Pass offering. Total War: Rome II, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, …

Ubisoft studio is gearing up for mobile drive after hiatus

League of Legends developer's third US branch is entire second floor of 49 West 23rd street

Record numbers of consumers and press pile into the Koelnmesse for world's largest games show

Update: Sony has pulled Grand Theft Auto 5 from its servers after content from the game, which was made available for preload for preorder customers on PSN, made its way online, including potential spoilers. In a statement on the PlayStation Blog, Sony apologised to developer/publisher Rockstar Games and fans of …

Industry charity to benefit from future sales of fundraising entertainment pack

InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Activision hires Ubisoft’s Rachael Grant and we look at the best positions available. Just Dance UK brand manager takes on Skylanders Rachael Grant has joined Activision as UK brand manager for Skylanders. Grant comes from an extensive background …