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Titan Comics has launched its latest licensed publications with the new Totally… Fruit Ninja Magazine. Based on the international fruit-slicing app, Fruit Ninja, the magazine is on sale in stores now. Totally… Fruit Ninja Magazine joins game characters Sensei, Gutsu and Truffles the pig for jokes, features and an all-new …

The Wii U’s use of an integrated second screen poses a notable threat to Microsoft and Sony’s rival machines. That’s according to design legend Shigeru Miyamoto who speaking to CNN said that the Wii U’s impact will grow considerably over time. "The challenge that we had was if someone wanted …

Develop returns to Canada to ask what UK devs can learn ahead of the introduction of UK games tax breaks

The Develop 100 Critics' Choice list in association with Ukie is now live - free for existing readers, or just £1.49

The top games and franchises as voted for by game journalists

Click Entertainment, one of the UK’s largest game hardware, software and peripherals distributors, is turning its attention towards the growing console and PC market in India. In India, Click plans to work with key wholesalers, distributors and retailers to explore opportunities in both buying and selling. Click is a wholesale …

Creators of the portable console Gamestick have announced a delay for the Android-based device – a setback caused by a much higher consumer demand than expected, according to the hardware makers. A Kickstarter update states that due to the demand jumping from around a thousand units to tens of thousands …

Remember that Far Cry 3 spin-off that was revealed on April 1st and was clearly a joke? It’s not a joke. In fact, it sounds quite amazing. A presumably accidental listing for the game on the Xbox Live Marketplace reveals that Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon will be a standalone …

Do you remember that guy who went mental about Diablo III on YouTube? Chances are that if you saw it you won’t have forgotten. Francis is a very distinctive character. And the bad news is he’s angry again. What has evoked the latest rage? Rumours that the new Xbox will …

Comments from Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth attacking always-on internet naysayers have been labelled as inappropriate” by Microsoft. "We apologise for the inappropriate comments made by an employee on Twitter yesterday," a statement read. "This person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views do not reflect …