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A 128GB version of the iPad 4 has been officially announced by Apple. It’s a rare example of Apple rumours proving correct, with claims of just such a model doing the rounds this last weekend. Interestingly, Apple chose not to unveil the SKU at an event or as part of …

Gears of War lead designer keeping his options open for next venture

The PC version of Dead Space 3 will offer little in the form of graphical plusses over the console releases. That’s because developer Visceral Games felt it a bigger priority to make the game experience consistent across platforms rather than utilising the extra power afforded on many modern PCs. [The …

We're not there yet, warns cautious Take-Two SVP Seb Belcher

Building a game around a variable budget is 'a terrible idea', says indie developer Andy Schatz

Side's Laetitia Amoros explains how it made sure Level-5's RPG was not lost in translation

This year, our salary survey shows a decline in the average UK games industry yearly wage. Last year we reported the number at 33,123 – this year it is just under 4,000 less, at 29,358. This is actually back in line with broader historical data, rather than a serious decline. …

A Zelda art book is currently the best selling title on the mighty Amazon.com. The success of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Hysteria on the American retail site was spotted by NintendoLife, which adds that the book had previously topped Amazon.com’s listing back in August of last year. Furthermore, the …

Social games maker looks to be another IPO candidate

Digital distribution management outfit offering developers deals on over 50 platforms