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Blizzard CCO Rob Pardo 'saddened' by forum thread as he leaps to developer's defence

Retailer HMV will once again begin honouring gift cards as of tomorrow (January 22nd). The move is a victory for consumer rights and public opinion. The decision to block gift cards and stop honouring store credit was confirmed the morning after the chain’s collapse into administration. However, high-profile cases such …

Analyst Peter Misek believes that iPhone 6 is preparing to enter production ahead of its release in June/July. Jefferies analyst Misek told investors in a note this week that Apple is testing two new iPhone prototypes. This coincides with a number of rumours suggesting there will be an iPhone 6/5S …

Former MCV editor Neil Long has been named as the new editor of Edge Online. Long joined Future in 2008 and has since served as editor-in-chief of Future’s Nintendo Group and games special projects editor. Also moving is Nathan Brown who becomes games editor across the whole Edge brand. Brown …

The BioShock series has never been one to shy away from social commentary, but with that comes a heightened risk. So much so, in fact, the creator Ken Levine admitted in an interview with OPM that changes were made to one of the characters after religious members of the team …

TV presenter and HotSauce boss surprised at game sector seeking respect from film and TV

'Women are not just welcome, we are necessary and we are equal', says Gabrielle Toledano

US consumers are now able to make PlayStation Network purchases via PayPal. CVG reports that the option has not been implemented for purchases made via PS3 or Vita but is available for those buying content via the Sony Entertainment Network website and on a selection of Android apps such as …

Most of the studio's development team let go just days after Wildman Kickstarter begins

Having turned their back on HMV in the week leading up to its administration, suppliers have reportedly had a change of heart. MSN reports that companies including Sony, Universal Music and Warner Music are planning to offer HMV suitors generous credit terms and cut the price of CDs and DVDs …