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Word on the digital street this morning is that retail giant Amazon could be on the verge of a spectacular entry to the console market. GameInformer reports that ‘sources’ have told it Amazon is currently developing an Android based console that is due for release by the end of the …

The FIFA brand is to be released in free-to-play form for the second time. Hot on the heels on IP such as Need for Speed and Battlefield, FIFA World has been confirmed and is on the way to the Brazilian and Russian markets. It’s based on the current code used …

Gree and Funzio's iOS and Android game gets $2.3m in one weekend from live event

Following in the footsteps of Need for Speed: World, EA is now launching a free-to-play FIFA game for PC, titled FIFA World. FIFA World is currently in closed beta and is only available for Russia and Brazil. The game’s website states that an English language version is months from release. …

Defiance team relocated to Redwood City office

Former chief creative officer is back at MMO studio just months after departure

Bohemia Interactive has confirmed Arma 3 will launch next month, announcing a release date of September 12th. The confirmation follows the studio’s reveal that its PC tactical shooter sequel’s campaign wouldn’t make its September launch, instead arriving as three free downloadable episodes at a later date. The launch will be …

Activision has revealed the Apocalypse content pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, stating that it will be the final piece of DLC for the game. Apocalypse contains four more multiplayer maps and a zombie campaign dubbed Origins. Comic book artist Alex Ross and rock band Sevenfold are involved …

Former Plants vs Zombies developers Tod Sample and Jeff Gates have split from their current positions at Valve to form new indie studio Temple Gates Games. IGN reports that the pair have split amicably with Valve following a short stint serving as remote employees for the company. "We were working …

Trion Worlds will be relocating operations for Defiance and End of Nations to its Redwood City headquarters, as it has announced the closing of its San Diego studio. We can confirm that the San Diego studio will be closing,” a Trion spokesperson confirmed to Polygon. The day to day operations …