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Online games retailer GamesINC has been rebranded as Bootstrapp, as the company expands and renews its focus on trade-ins. The website will continue to sell new and used games under its new identity, but will now also focus on trade-ins for gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. We asked …

Walmart owned UK supermarket Asda has decided it no longer has space for Nintendo’s Wii U on its shelves. That’s according to CVG, which reports that the machine has been dropped from all 555 of its stores. Last week’s release Pikmin 3 was not stocked either. A limited number of …

Intelligent Decisions opts for UE3 to improve simulation technology

A new trademark filed by Nintendo seems to suggest that a digital release for GameCube cult classic Eternal Darkness. As spotted by Siliconera, a new US trademark for the game differs from an older one only in that it now includes "downloadable electronic game programs" and "downloadable electronic game software". …

EA’s decision to hike prices of its upcoming games in India has led to lower than expected preorders at Flipkart, while preorders for other games have risen as a result, the online retailer has revealed. AAA games like Grand Theft Auto V, the latest Batman [Arkham Origins], Assassin’s Creed IV, …

The founder of Oddworld Inhabitants has heaped praise on Nintendo saying that its legacy will outlast many of its rivals. When I look at the history of Nintendo, I say, ‘Nintendo is gonna be here in 100 years.’ I have no doubt,” Lorne Lanning told VentureBeat. I doubt Microsoft will …

UK agency invests in the creative sector for games, mobile apps and more

Mojang game dubbed 'Minecrack' and criticised for influence on youngsters

Advocacy group China Labour Watch has laid a fresh set of allegations at the feet of Apple regarding the conditions placed upon its Chinese workforce. Bloomberg reports that the organisation has accused Apple’s Taiwanese supplier Pegatron Corp of using underage workers, paying insufficient wages and forcing employees to work overtime”. …

Deus Ex and Epic Mickey creator to discuss animation at Bradford event