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Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony will exhibit at Gadget Show Live Christmas with their largest ever public showing since 2004. Each of the platform-holders have committed to large-scale stands at the event next month, with plans to build their biggest presence for a consumer event since the era of ECTS. Xbox, …

Ubisoft has created a Far Cry 3 map and texture map for Minecraft on PC. The pack modifies all aspects of the game, including environments, weapons and tools. The set also includes locations and characters from the series, including Vaas, Jason and Citra. It’s a smart piece of promotion for …

The next piece of DLC for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim could include the world of Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, among a few other eye-opening additions. Combed through by Bethesda forum users and reported by OXM, files from a just-released update for Bethesda’s popular RPG points to several different clues hinting …

Project Eternity sets new standard for crowdfunding

It looks as though we’re just a week off from the long-rumoured iPad Mini unveiling, as Apple has issued invitations for an event next Tuesday. CNET reports Apple has sent out invites for an October 23rd press gathering with the pictured tagline. While the iPad Mini is the assumed headliner, …

Microsoft has revealed pricing for Surface ahead of the tablet’s release later this month. The 32GB Surface will be offered at $499 on its own, and $599 packaged with the black keyboard Touch Cover. A 64GB model plus black keyboard Touch Cover is also available for $699. Touch Covers in …

Dungeon Blitz developer to use cash to expand title and fund future games

Publisher claims breach of contract

Divisive horror title Deadly Premonition will shed its Xbox 360 exclusivity next year and stalk onto PlayStation. Sony’s Playstation Blog has revealed that a Director’s Cut will be released for PS3 in 2013. It will include the original game, as well as new features such as HD graphics, an updated …

14 dialects supported as mobile giant expands international reach of GREE SDK