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XSEED, the US subsidiary of Japanese publisher Marvelous AQL, has rebranded as Marvelous USA. Founded in 2004 by a group of Square Enix vets and acquired by Marvelous in 2008, the new label will incorporate both the XSEED brand of PC, handheld, and console games as well as the Marvelous …

First5 Games' Dustin Clingman returns to post along with Ed Fries and others

The first of Nvidia’s new GTX 700 graphics cards could be released as soon as next week. And for the first time we’ve now got a reasonably good idea of what shape the line-up will assume. Fudzilla reports that the entry-level GTX 760 Ti will effectively be a rebranded GTX …

Film veteran Pat Butler and Baroness King of Bow Oona King also appointed to board

Engine maker believes developers will benefit from new mobile tools race

Publisher assures fans series will not be tackling online-only play

The Upper Echelon and Jack of All Trades bonus packs will be available for Splinter Cell: Blacklist buyers in India, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Preorder customers will receive the Jack of All Trades pack, which includes the elite digital ghillie suit and early access to 416 assault rifle. The …

Climax Studios has appointed industry veteran Chris Eden as its new business development manager. Chris has over 20 years worth of industry experience under his belt and joins Climax from the Sheffield-based Sumo Digital, where he worked for three years. I’m delighted to be returning to Climax, the studio has …

Quick – there’s just one table left for the first Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2013. Costing just 349, a table seats up to five contestants and includes free food and plenty of drink, a great networking opportunity, the chance to win some fantastic prizes and a really fun night. …

Havok is attempting to shift the balance of power with its game engine for mobile and indie devs