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Presentation on the game mechanics of Total War also added to roster

Online retailer Flipkart is now offering several top Xbox 360 games in combination with Xbox Live Gold subscriptions at discounted rates. Thirteen first-party Xbox 360 games are available now bundled with with three-month Xbox Live subscriptions. The retailer is offering up to 32% off on these combos. Included in the …

British Columbia struggling to compete as developers flock to neighbouring provinces

The future of HMV on the UK High Street appears to have been saved. HMV Canada owner Hilco has acquired the chain’s debts, giving it control of the company. The Financial Times reports that the move to take control of the money owed to Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland …

EA’s FIFA series has been name-dropped by Prince Harry in a range of interviews made public following his return from serving in Afghanistan. Admitting that he struggled at school, despite being bankrolled through Ludgrove Prep School and Eton College, Harry never sparkled in written exams. But he reckons he’s a …

Six days. Four teams. One prize. Develop speaks to this year's entrants

Sequel racks up 210 million sessions and more than 1,775 years of gameplay

Mega, the new file-sharing site from controversial figure Kim Dotcom is now live. The portal is a replacement for Megaupload, which was taken offline last year following pressure from copyright holders. However, Dotcom argues that the new site is just as legitimate and has the right to exist as Dropbox, …

Successful applicants will have chance to win a BAFTA 'Ones to Watch' Award

Who will move first in the next-gen battle? It’s the question on everyone’s lips in the games industry right now. Established opinion seems to veer toward a PS4 in the surprisingly near future, but speaking to The Times – and widely reported across the games press – Sony boss Kaz …