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Wii U release Game & Wario will cost $39.99 when it arrives at retail in North America this June. Joystiq reports Nintendo’s collection of mini-games, built for the Wii U’s GamePad, will retail at $20 less than the standard US retail release. Amazon posted a pre-order page for the game …

The first BioShock Infinite DLC could include a new AI companion character, according to a 2K Games animator’s LinkedIn profile. Spotted by Superannuation, 2K senior animator Michael Shahan’s profile lists ‘BioShock Infinite DLC1,’ with animation and research & development for a new companion character” mentioned under the experience point. It’s …

Microsoft has again booked the Galen Center in Los Angeles for an apparent pre-E3 press event. Neowin reports the firm has made its annual booking this year for June 10th, the day before E3 gets underway. The event will take place just weeks after Microsoft’s previously announced May 21st showing …

Ubisoft’s hotly anticipated open world sci-fi hackfest Watch Dogs will be on shelves this November. A new trailer for the game, which you can view below, confirms PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC owners will be able to get their hands on it on November 22nd. As reported earlier, …

Have you registered for E3 2013 yet? If not, don’t delay – today is the deadline for for early registration for qualified industry professionals. Register now and be one of the first to: Test-drive the latest technologies and never-before-seen products that will change the way you play Connect face-to-face with …

Apple tackles IAP concerns with brief overview on business model

Irish entertainment rental and retail firm Xtra-vision has fallen into receivership after being "unable to meet its debts". The chain has 152 stores and 1,023 employees, according to Retail Week. It is unknown how many jobs will be lost. Xtra-vision cited steep declines in the movie rental business for its …

Osborne pledges support to games as TV and animation sectors celebrate new incentives

Square Enix is making redundancies to its UK and European operation, MCV can reveal. It follows news that sales of Tomb Raider, Hitman and Sleeping Dogs missed their targets. Although all three games sold significant quantities around the world, they were well below Square’s very high expectations. We are reviewing …

Minecraft creator serves up new title inspired by interior architecture and built with Unity