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The next-gen MMO from the makers of World of Warcraft is now unlikely to arrive until 2016 at the earliest”. That’s according to VentureBeat which has word that Blizzard has decided to push the reset button” on the game known as Titan. It has also cut its development stream from …

EA could be set for a hugely fan-pleasing reveal at E3 next month – Mirror’s Edge 2. After an Amazon Germany listing for the game was spotted last week, OXM has now noticed a similar listing on the Italian arm of Amazon. Both listings have now been removed. Interestingly, the …

There are now just three days left for you to tell us why your company is deserving of a 2013 ME Award. The nominations window closes thisFriday (May 31st) at 17.30 GMT, so the time is ripe to send us your entry for this year’s prestigious ME Awards 2013 ceremony. …

MCV has received word from retail sources that pre-orders for the Xbox One are tracking ahead of PS4 in many UK stores. In fact, one told us that in the 24 hours after Xbox One’s reveal last week the total number of pre-orders it received for Microsoft’s machine outstripped the …

Japan-based branch to focus on marketing, public relations and customer support

Intel Developer Blog: Softtalkblog offers details on Intel's new programming content

Redefining the blockbuster, localisation and new platforms high on publisher's agenda as it looks to reshape its fortunes

Microsoft IS planning on courting indie games developers to produce titles for the Xbox One. It was reported last week that indie devs would need to seek the services of a publisher if they wished to get their games on Xbox One. But in seemingly another PR U-turn the platform …

Work restarts on MMO as developer makes large design and technology changes to game

Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback, we are definitely listening.” That’s the message from Microsoft’s chief of staff for interactive entertainment business Aaron Greenberg, who has taken to Twitter to assure fans that the Xbox One has not forgotten gamers. [The] mood is positive, [it’s] good to be …