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A digital games store had been launched on HMV.com just weeks before the chain fell into administration. Located under a new ‘games downloads’ tab on the retailer’s homepage, the catalogue is run by Eurogamer-owned GetGames. Prices are reasonably standard although a few deals can be found, such as Far Cry …

Indie dev Subset Games to discuss how and why it took the strategy title to Kickstarter

Customers who have pre-ordered games or other items with HMV have been told not to worry. HMV’s PR boss Gennaro Castaldo told Eurogamer that the chain would intend to follow through on [pre-orders]”. This, of course, depends on both the business remaining open and suppliers being willing to provide the …

Gas Powered Games looking to make RTS and RPG title Wildman for PC

BioWare has made good on its promise to bring homosexuality to The Old Republic… sort of. PCGamesN reports that the planet of Makeb will soon be open for business and is the only location in the game where characters are able to engage in romantic options with same sex NPCs. …

Bingo Bash has made its way into the nominations of the 16th annual D.I.C.E Awards. Developed by Bangalore and California-based BashGaming (formerly BitRhymes), Bingo Bash is nominated alongside Burrito Bison Revenge, CityVille 2, Sim City Social, and Song Pop in the ‘Web Based Game of the Year’ category. Bingo Bash …

It was the one question we were asked more than any other last night – will customers be able to spend their gift vouchers and store credit in HMV today? And the answer, sadly, is no. Administrators have confirmed this morning that consumers will not be able to use gift …

A playable demo for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is set for release on Xbox Live and PSN next week. While the demo will be available in the US on 22nd January, it is expected to be available on the respective Indian stores the next day. In a departure for the …

A National Rifle Association-licensed educational game has been made available on Apple’s App Store. Entitled NRA: Practice Range, the free app looks to provide education on firearm safety and training. According to the game description, it is targeted at players aged 4+ and up. The FPS allows players to fire …

Nintendo of America has announced pricing and release date info for its Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle. The recently revealed hardware bundle will arrive in the US and Canada alongside the launch of Awakening itself on February 4th, and retail at $199.99. The package offers a customized blue 3DS (note: …