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Unreal technology brings realistic environments to soldier training

Playstation owners are now able to buy content for their consoles and handhelds while browsing the web on PC. Sony has launched a browser-based store for the Sony Entertainment Network, which features all of the games, music and movies that are available through the PSN store. You can find it …

Last month saw further year-on-year declines for physical retail across the pond. The latest report from market research firm NPD Group showed total US sales for video games cam in at $2.55bn, down 11 per cent from the $2.87bn taken in the same period last month, according to Joystiq. However, …

Rubicon owner says it will not be working on the platform again

EA has narrowed down the release date for hotly-anticipated shooter Crysis 3. The publisher revealed both the European and US release dates for the title at a preview event highlighting its Q1 2013 line-up. As reported by Joystiq, Crytek founder Cevat Yerli revealed at the event that the game would …

There may be new consoles and handhelds on shelves, but Microsoft’s seven-year-old machine still shifts the most units in the US. November data from NPD Group shows that 1.26m Xbox 360s were sold throughout the month, Joystiq reports. However, NPD notes that its ‘November’ report covers October 28th to November …

Nintendo has confirmed the UK release date for Ubisoft’s Rayman Legends. The Wii U exclusive title will arrive on February 28th, according to Official Nintendo Magazine. Rayman Legends was originally set to form an important part of the consoles launch line-up but was pushed back into 2013 in early October. …

Will Luton offers more tips on how to maximise sales and revenue for your mobile titles

Nintendo has revealed sales figures for its newest console after its first week on sale in the United States. Wii U sold over 425,000 units in its first seven days on sale – that’s 50,000 less than the original Wii managed in its first week. However, new figures from market …

Online strategy game maker opens Victoria, BC office