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Xbox One owners will not need to be connected to the internet to get Forza 5 working upon its initial install. Earlier this month it was reported that the game would need a one-time net connection before it would work. This is now apparently not the case. That’s not to …

A trio of devs behind some of the more recognisable games on Ouya have revealed their sales figures. TowerFall is arguably Ouya’s most recognised and acclaimed exclusive game to date (although it is relieving itself of its exclusive shackles). But creator Matt Thorson told Edge that it has to date …

Gearbox has wasted no time in putting its recently acquired Homeworld IP to work. The Aliens: Colonial Marines dev acquired the IP from former owner THQ in April and has, as reported by Polygon, already announced plans for HD re-releases of both 1999 title Homeworld and its 2003 successor Homeworld …

Cult studio Treasure has been revealed as the co-developer of Capcom’s upcoming 3DS title Gaist Crusher. Siliconera, which unearthed the news, describes the title as a major IP for 3DS”. Treasure is the surprisingly little-known name behind a host of cult titles released over the last 20 years including Gunstar …

Game director says Microsoft's next console stands a good chance against PS4 if it arrives on time

Gazillion’s free-to-play Marvel MMO has racked up 1.5m registered users since its launch on June 4th. We are honoured by this incredible one and a half million registered user milestone and thank everyone who has played Marvel Heroes,” Gazillion CEO said David Brevik said. As the Marvel Heroes community continues …

Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game has been announced by partners Activision and Nickelodeon. Called simply Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes, the title is due for a boxed release on Xbox 360, Wii and 3DS on October 25th in Europe. It features four-player drop-in local co-op (on the console versions). "We’re …

Apple’s developer centre is currently offline and a message warns visitors that an attempt was made to access secure personal information of registered developers. A Turkish security researcher now claims that he was responsible for the violation, which he claims has exposed flaws in Apple’s system. Last Thursday [July 18th], …

The reaction to the Xbox One reveal and its original digital-led vision proves how little consumers understand about what they’re entitled to when buying download games, says a leading expert. Microsoft’s forthcoming console was met by gamer backlash over plans to licence digital titles to users, meaning that they would …

TJ Fixman moving to screenwriting, but says he will not 'abandon' games