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Tiny hand-sized modular computer being developed with hardware maker Xi3

The Steam Box may remain a mysterious object for the time being, but a look at creators Xi3’s modular PC concept shines some light on what to expect. The thrust of the company’s Xi3 tech is the delivery of high-spec, easily upgradeable PC technology in a compact 40 square inch …

DayZ has – obviously – missed its 2012 release target. But creator Dean hall has assured fans that the wait will be more than worth it. I said that DayZ had to be out before the end of the year and that’s come and gone. I still stand by that …

The long-rumoured Steam Box has finally been revealed at CES in LA. Developed by the Utah-based Xi3, the hardware – currently going under the codename of ‘Piston’ – is designed specifically for use with Steam’s TV-friendly Big Picture mode. Xi3 has confirmed that it has received investment from Valve. The …

Social games studio Majesco Boston has closed down, at least according to a former employee. GI.biz reports that the developer’s former senior producer Chris Pasley claimed as much in a Facebook update. I enjoyed my time at Majesco,” Pasley said. I hate that it ended so abruptly with the whole …

Mojang has revealed the latest milestone for its multi-platform hit Minecraft, announcing that the Xbox 360 Edition has reached 5m sales. Mojang’s Daniel Kaplan shared the info on Twitter, adding that the number was reached on the final day of 2012. The word comes just days after the company announced …

Ten day competition to be judged by Phil Fish, Ed Fries, Adam Saltsman, Zach Gage, Felicia Day and others

Another Humble Bundle has come and gone, and once again the promotion has delivered some big numbers. Humble Indie Bundle 7 ended up earning $2,650,204.55 during its limited availability, moving 395,917 bundles in the process. The funds will be split between the bundle’s developers, charity, and the Humble Bundle group …

French studio behind Risen, Grey Matter and numerous ports in trouble

EA a 'potential buyer' of certain games having completed site visits