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Lionhead’s Fable series seems to be on the brink of a front-bench return. First off, we’ve had as good as a confirmation that an HD remake of 2004 title Fable is on the way to Xbox 360. A teaser trailer – embedded below – starts will apparent messages from supposed …

Company teases a new line of APUs based on those found in the Xbox One and PS4

The second half of 2013 will be crucial to deciding the ultimate fate of Nintendo’s Wii U, one analyst has stated. And while Nintendo itself is not hosting a press conference at next week’s E3, the LA convention is still of vital importance to the struggling console. We believe the …

PS4 will launch for $349 and the Xbox One for $399, analyst Michael Pachter has predicted. He adds that each Xbox One will cost $325 to manufacture suggesting that Microsoft could make a modest profit at the $399 price point” while Sony will look to undercut PS3’s $599 launch RRP …

Former Human Head writer says game was 'a full game'

World of Tanks developer is shifting monetisation tactics

PopCap has officially revealed Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time, adding that it will be on display at E3 ahead of its exclusive launch on iOS next month. Unlike its predecessor, PvZ 2 will be free-to-play; and while it will carry microtransactions for in-game items, PopCap states that players …

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is reportedly considering major changes within company management. AllThingsD brings word that the tweaking of the top brass would focus on turning Microsoft into a devices and services” company. Ballmer previously outlined as much in an October shareholders call: "This is a significant shift, both in …

Over 520 staff members at Zynga are set to be laid off, as the firm will reportedly shut down multiple studios in a restructuring effort. The cuts were confirmed by a post on the social game company’s official blog. The affected employees represent around 18 per cent of its global …

New York, Los Angeles and Dallas offices to close, sources claim