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The 21 countries in which Xbox One is expected to launch this November have been confirmed by Microsoft. Included are the likes of the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and the Scandinavian region. And remember – with online check-ins a requirement for …

Management sim hits impressive milestone during Alpha development stage

Tech company to continue developing products for virtual reality and game industries

BBC’s Top Gear is returning to Microsoft’s Forza franchise. The popular motoring TV show was a feature of both Forza 4 and Sony’s Gran Turismo 5, although its integration into Microsoft’s game ran far deeper, with outspoken host Jeremy Clarkson lending his voice to the game’s Autovista mode. Turn 10 …

Nintendo continues push to greatly expand its digital business with Web Framework

EA’s freshly announced new entry in the Mirror’s Edge series will be a radical departure from the first. CVG reports that EA Labels president Frank Gibeau has referred to it as an "open-world action adventure game". Elsewhere on CVG VP of EA Games Patrick Sderlund offered some more details. "What …

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with advertising network Adcash. Adcash Sector:Monetization and Payment ServicesYear Established:2007Number of employees: 21Address:Kaupmehe 7-A10, 10114 Tallinn, EstionaPhone:+372 53481161 Key contacts:Thomas Padovani, CEO – thomas@adcash.comGregorio Machadino, General Manager – gregorio@adcash.comClmence Etienne, Sales Director – clemence@adcash.comJosepha Frier, Marketing Manager – …

Thomas Backlund drops everything to focus on start-up project full-time

Sony’s pro pre-owned stance is the talk of E3. But should we be holding back on the celebrations? A lingering doubt remains in some quarters of the public and press that Sony has left the back door open for publishers to limit pre-owned games on PS4. Our used game position …

Jonathan Amor considers how the Agile methodology can help game studios