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The woman in charge of Windows is poised to lead up all Microsoft’s hardware division – including Xbox. Julie Larson-Green is in pole position to lead hardware engineering, a role that Don Mattrick was previously favourite for, reports Bloomberg. It could mean there will be no direct replacement for Mattrick …

The future of the Basic model of Wii U was further questioned when reports suggested Australian retailer EB Games would be recalling the SKU. Sources told Vooks that the specialist was pulling the console from shelves, but the site has since received a statement denying that this is the case. …

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Microsoft has designated Japan as a Tier 2 country for the launch of Xbox One, and promises that it won’t be too far behind the US release. The platform holder’s Japanese president and CEO Yasuyuki Higuchi confirmed the next-generation console won’t arrive in the region until next year during an …

Ubisoft accounts have been compromised by hackers, prompting the firm to issue a warning to account holders. The publisher said hackers were able to gain unauthorised access to account information stored within its online systems. Users are advised to change all of their login information, particularly on other sites where …

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Zynga is putting pressure on new CEO to boost share prices

Major League Gaming’s latest Pro Circuit event hit new heights in terms of attendance, the organization has revealed. Fans and competitors combined to make up 21,000 attendees at the three-day Spring Championship in Anaheim, California – which the league states sets a new record for the largest crowd in the …

Epic Games producer Chris Wynn is set to exit the company for a position with BioWare to focus on the future of the Mass Effect series. The Gears of War 3 lead producer and Gears of War: Judgment senior producer took to twitter to announce his acceptance of his new …

Zynga's gain is EA's loss, claims analyst