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A version of DICE’s impressive Frostbite engine is being developed for mobile and tablet platforms. It’s good news for mobile gamers, certainly, but also a disappointing development for Wii U owners who are now left with the reality of Nintendo’s machine being the only major platform to be shunned by …

The first major update for Windows 8 is coming later in the year under the banner of Windows 8.1. Previously known by less obvious codename Windows Blue, the free update will do much the same thing as the old service packs through which Microsoft issued major changes to prior operating …

Trion Worlds' first game to ditch subscription-only model on June 12th

Free update for Windows 8 coming later in the year, possibly to smaller tablets

Nintendo’s original Wii console significantly outperformed Wii U last month in terms of units sold, according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. Pachter has released a report in which he estimates the Wii U sold 55k units at US retail in April, a 19 per cent decline from March. The original …

DICE's Battlefield development platform coming to 'all major mobile platforms'

Konami has announced details regarding its pre-E3 event next month, including what games will be showcased and where it can be viewed online. The presentation will take place on June 6th at 11 AM Pacific time (the week prior to E3 2013), and can be viewed under ‘Events’ on Konami’s …

Ahead of Frozen Synapse’s iPad launch later this week, UK-based developer Mode 7 has shared lifetime sales numbersfor its indieturn-based tactics game. Studio co-founder Paul Taylor revealed to MCV that the critically-acclaimed title has sold 450,000 units across Windows PC, Mac, and Linux – with over half coming from the …

New Rovio Stars initiative the next 'logical step' for studio, says Jami Laes

Our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem continues with the next entry in our look at UK’s fastest growing indies, Xpress Games. Xpress Games MD Chris Muckell tells MCV how the store has made good on its plans to open a shop a year. How has the business grown …