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A gaming-focused Xbox Surface tablet could be on the way from Microsoft. The Verge reports that the firm is finalizing designs for a 7-inch device that will run a custom version of Windows, which would confirm the validity of the specs sheet leaked earlier this year. The tablet will pack …

The latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is off to a great start at retail. As part of Ubisoft’s half-year earnings report,CEO Yves Guillemot announced that AC3 has racked up 3.5m units sold in its first week. Guillemot specified that the figure relates to the number of purchases by consumers, …

Valve has revealed the past week’s top sellers on Steam. Football Manager 2013 makes a significant jump from last week’s fifth place finish to grab the top spot. Left 4 Dead 2 glided to the runner-up position thanks to a discount promotion falling within the period. Though XCOM was toppled …

Poor performance, game delays and possible sale of company spook investors

Over 60,000 applicants registered for limited access tests in first week

ony worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida has refused to commit to a 2013 release date for troubled game The Last Guardian. Speaking toJeuxvideo, Yoshida said he did not want to commit to a specific schedule through fear of disappointing consumers waiting for the title. He added Team Ico was still …

New gaming-specific 7-inch device could arrive before Xbox 720

Still nothing concrete to show as Team Ico continues work on engine and technical aspects of title

Critics may have largely written the title off, but Capcom insists that Resident Evil 6 has achieved a level of commercial success. The publisher does admit, however, that it’s too early to make a definitive judgement. Resident Evil 6 continues to generate repeat sales in Japan and overseas,” it told …

Things could go from bad to worse for THQ, according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter. Last night the publisher delayed three key releases and scrapped its financial forecasts. Should its financial position continue to deteriorate, we expect THQ to raise financing through an equity sale that could lead to …