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Save game data for games downloaded from the Wii’s Virtual Console will not be compatible with the upcoming Wii U versions. Nintendo announced last week that the upcoming Wii U Virtual Console will offer updated versions of previous titles that will offer off-TV GamePad support. That’s not a function available …

Ubisoft Montpellier's Gabrielle Shrager to discuss how to script a rich mythology and back story in games

The EA acquisition process has been described as well meaning but vigorous” by the former boss of EA-owned studio BioWare. BioWare was acquired by EA back in 2007 and has gone on to produce smash hits such as the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series, as well as MMO Star …

Future has promoted Lee Nutter to the position of group publisher for the entertainment group. He moves having most recently served on Total Film and Official Nintendo Magazine. Nutter has been at Future since 2003 where he joined as editor of PSW. This well deserved promotion reflects the work Lee …

There is no Wii U version of Tomb Raider because developer Crystal Dynamics didn’t feel able to service the console’s full potential. That’s according to creative director Noah Hughes, who as reported by GameSpot simply felt that they wouldn’t do the machine full justice unless they devoted considerable resource to …

Crytek has announced the opening of a new studio in Austin, Texas that is staffed in part by the core team of the recently closed Vigil Games. Dubbed Crytek USA Corp, the studio will be led by Vigil co-founder David Adams. The new CEO is one of three dozen ex-Vigil …

Rovio Entertainment, creator of Angry Birds, is set to broaden its footprint in the games industry by entering the game publishing space, PocketGamer reports. Rovio is one of the world’s most popular games companies, with its games witnessing a staggering 263 million active users in December. It’s no surprise then …

The Global Game Jam took place this past weekend in 160 cities around the world, and for the first time, two Indian cities were part of the world’s largest game jam. In Gurgaon, over 20 developers made their way to Lakshya Digital, and over the course of 48 hours, came …