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Kickstarter has put together and released an annual report, revealing several key figures hit by the crowdfunding site during 2012. The site saw more than 2.2m people donate nearly $320m total, with over 18,000 projects successfully reaching or exceeding their goal. It was, as you might expect, a banner year …

The 3DS has hit a major milestone, selling over 10m systems in Japan. Enterbrain data via Famitsu reveals the 3DS and 3DS LL have combined to sell 10,068,192 units as of January 6th. The 3DS line reached the figure in 98 weeks, a feat that took its predecessor the DS …

Activision has officially confirmed the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops II DLC pack Revolution, announcing it will arrive later this month on Xbox 360. Originally outed last week by leaked promotional materials, the add-on will carry the new zombie mode ‘Turned,’ five new maps, and the new Peacekeeper SMG …

Graphics technology giant Nvidia is getting into the console space with Project Shield, which it unveiled at CES. The Tegra 4-powered device can be used either as a handheld or it can be hooked up to a PC via HDMI. The console features twin-sticks, face buttons, a d-pad, a flip-open …

12 US developers garner 21 nominations in total as North America steams past competition

Develop lists this year's most promising indies by country

Sony chief executive Kaz Hirai has admitted that the Vita is struggling. I would say it’s on the low end of what we expected,” Hirai told The Wall Street Journal, although he did add that it’s far too early to judge the machine, adding: Long term is what is important.” …

Namco Bandai’s colourful RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has been delayed in the UK and Europe. The Studio Ghibli and Level 5 developed outing was supposed to arrive in the UK on January 25th. However, a logistics delay” has seen the launch pushed back to February …

Having enjoyed 2012 chart success with LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, Warner will this year turn its attentions to the other side of the comic book divide. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has been announced for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U, Vita, DS and 3DS. It will be released …

TV & COMPUTER CRAZE IS GIVING KIDS CANCER” You see, the mistake The Mirror has made with today’s front page headline is leaving itself nowhere else to go. Once games give you cancer, there’s little scope left for a more sensational angle. TV & COMPUTER CRAZE TURNING KIDS INTO PEADOPHILES” …