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Source code initially offers face tracking, depth of field and more

A digital-only precursor to the ill-fated Battlefront III is in development at LucasArts, but may not now ever be released. That’s according to Kotaku, which says that Star Wars: First Assault is a 16-player multiplayer shooter that was at one stage scheduled for a release this spring. The idea behind …

Tiga's Richard Wilson takes an optimistic look at the changing shape of the console landscape

Consultant Will Luton on when you do - and don't - need outside help from consultants

The majority of American Sony Stores have cut the price of the 3G PlayStation Vita by a third. Joystiq reports that the handheld is currently available for $199.97, down from the $299.99 it was being sold for previously. There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding how long the …

Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell ponders the impact of developer-made - and sold - assets for the benefit of peers and rivals

Ouya consoles will be shipped out to Kickstarter backers later this month, but key online functions will not be enabled until the end of the year. The Verge reports that online chat, friends lists and achievements won’t be ready, even for the retail release in June. The site had originally …

UK studio challenges students to prove their hunger for a place in game development

Our latest issue features the dev community's response to Sony's new hardware, and much more

As is seemingly the way with modern console gaming, Ubisoft has unveiled four Special edition versions of upcoming sneak-em-up Splinter Cell: Blacklist. First up is The 5th Freedom Edition, which is exclusive to GAME in the UK and GameStop in Ireland. It includes a 24cm Sam Fisher statue, a graphic …