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Fans select four prototypes; live streamed jam begins at 2PM

Reggie Fils-Aime claims new console is more graphic intensive than other systems

Minecraft creator doesn't want studio to focus on 'super polished' games as they 'require larger teams'

Victors to visit SCE London Studio and get the chance to work on their game with experts from the University of Abertay

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has claimed that the length of the current console generation has damaged the games industry. And with Wii U launching this week and at least one of Xbox 720 and PS4 likely to launch next year, he’s calling on platform holders to make sure the next …

The latest track from British dance music band Hot Chip features a parody football video game as the subject matter of its video. In it we see two anonymous teams competing on the pitch, resulting in a standoff between two players. Then something else happens. We won’t spoil the surprise. …

Develop discovers what's in store for the future of character animation

An unsubstantiated rumour has suggested Nintendo will unveil a second new console before Christmas. Nintendo World Report claims to have word from an internal release schedule from a major retailer” that it says it is unable to disclose”. In it is mentioned a SKU including a Wii Mini console, sensor …

With eight new prizes at the MCV Awards next year, we’ve made some significant changes to the accolades up for grabs. But the process of making sure you are considered as finalist hasn’t changed one bit. This is the simplest awards lobbying process you will find. It’s totally free, anyone …

Industry charity calls for contributions to expand store offerings