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A new Flurry report reveals that a record-breaking 17.4m iOS and Android devices were activated worldwide on Christmas day. Also breaking records were app downloads, which reached an estimated 328m. The period between December 25th and December 31st was also record-breaking, with in excess of 50m iOS and Android devices …

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The share prices of Sainsbsury’s and Morrisons have fallen amidst predictions that the pair will report disappointing Christmas trading results later this month. The Grocer reports that analysts are expecting a 2.8 per cent drop in like-for-like sales over the period for Morrisons and a dramatic slowdown of growth at …

Lockwood's Sophia Coney discusses gender inequality and breaking into the industry

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2, which was set for release this month, has been delayed for the third time. Initially announced for August, developer City Interactive first delayed the shooter to October and then to 18th January. The game has now been delayed to 12th March. No reason has been given …

Festive season delivers record week for apps

Portal co-creator tells women devs to 'be visible, be outspoken, be strong, and be smart'

Could physical retail about to be dealt a fatal blow? We’ve heard the rumour before, and now a fresh patent from Sony has once again hinted that the platform holder is looking for a way to block pre-owned games on the PS4. The tech-heavy document describes a process that sees …

BioWare is to continue its fine work in the area of same sex relationships by bringing them to MMO title Star wars: The Old Republic. The studio has previously attracted praise (and, from the right at least, some criticism) for integrating gay relationship options into games like Mass Effect. Players …

Only three days into 2013 and we’re all back at work – but who knows what the year will bring? Perhaps you’ll be offered a promotion. Perhaps something bigger and better will crop up elsewhere within your company, or at another firm entirely. Perhaps you’ll swap sectors, ditch distribution for …