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Will Xbox 720 require an always-on internet connection? It’s possibly the biggest question in console gaming right now. Some find it simply incredulous that Microsoft would make such a decision. But an alarming attack on always-on naysayers by Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth is arguably the biggest hint yet …

Chloe Sagal looking for $35,000 to fund operation after insurance company refused to pay

Jamie Stowe on why the growing Asian games market has much to offer developers that are looking to relocate

Get your creative juices flowing for the chance to take home prizes on Wednesday, April 24th

The deadline for nominations is April 16th - See our how to lobby guide for all the details

Your essential guide to July's key event for European game studios

UK games retailers enjoyed its busiest weekend yet last week, thanks to BioShock and Tomb Raider. The two blockbuster releases of the last month dominated the Chart-Track Top 40 last week, with BioShock Infinite becoming the fastest selling game in the series to date. 743,045 games were sold in the …

Final curtain for Medieval II: Total War developer after significant layoffs last year

New Android user interface will help improve app discoverability, says social network

HMV has revealed a list of the 141 stores that will be saved from closure. The remaining stores are listed below. The firm was acquired by Hilco UK this morning in a deal worth 50m. In total 81 HMV outlets have been closed from a store estate of 222. We …