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Backwards compatibility will come through streaming tech

Sony is reportedly looking to utilize its acquisition of cloud gaming service Gaikai for its next Playstation console. According to the Wall Street Journal, Sony’s next console will bring backwards compatibility for PS3 games via cloud-based streaming; stating that the firm is "investing heavily" in preparing Gaikai’s technology for the …

EA has revealed impressive beta figures and a spike in pre-orders for Crysis 3, as the game readies for launch this week across multiple territories. The publisher announced Crytek’s sequel reached 3m players during beta, helping pre-orders to a 35 per cent increase compared to Crysis 2. The beta reached …

Valve has revealed Steam’s top sellers list for the week ending on February 16th. Skyrim’s Dragonborn DLC once again has come out on top, finishing just ahead of the much maligned Aliens: Colonial Marines. The big Borderlands 2 discount promo last weekend spilled over enough into this week’s sales period …

Mark Rein and John Gaudiosi explore UE3's role in the franchise's reboot

A consumer backlash to the freemium business model implemented in Real Racing 3 has forced a change to the game. Earlier this week the game was dated for February 28th, although it is currently available as part of a soft launch” in some territories (not including the UK). However, what …

Government trade body partners with Ukie for duo of training sessions aimed at UK business

Open source engine designed for 2D game development on Android and iOS

Representatives from Sega, Square Enix, Eidos, Microsoft and Ubisoft to descend on London

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