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Critics of the Call of Duty game engine are being unfair, developer Treyarch has insisted. With high-profile FPS rivals like Crysis and Battlefield sporting relatively modern game-engines, many have been quick to point the finger at Call of Duty and its various creators’ willingness to stick with the same engine …

Space-faring MMO to be powered by CryEngine 3

MCV lists the must-have audio products for gamers during peak season in our mammoth audio peripherals guide. Check out the latest audio hardware from the biggest brands and distributors. Venom01763 284181 Venom has all bases covered with its VX Comm series, a range of headsets that promise immersive audio, exceptional …

Ubisoft has dropped support for the Windows XP in the PC version of Assassin’s Creed 3, as is evident from the recently released minimum system requirements. Unlike FIFA 13, however, the game will support Windows 8, which will have released (23rd October) by the time the game hits shelves (23rd …

16-to-25 year-olds offered opportunity to network and take part in workshops with industry professionals

Sega’s popular retro franchise ToeJam & Earl is making a comeback. Rumours of a re-release first circulated in July, but now Sega has officially confirmed an Xbox Live and PSN release for the Mega Drive title on November 7th. The game will cost 3.69. Also releasing on the same day …

Reliance’s Entertainment Digital division, which also includes the company’s on-demand movie service and social networking endeavours, is home to two gaming businesses – Jump Games and Zapak. The company’s gaming operations have received a bit of an shake-up of late, with Zapak inparticular witnessing a major shift in focus. We …

Kantar World Panel analyst Laurie Krohn discusses the changing face of retail and why it’s important to support the High Street retailer… The face of British retail is changing – and it has been for some time. The growing popularity of online shopping has brought a number of new challenges …

Electronics group Dixons Retail plans toramp up its support for gaming accessories. The firm, which owns Currys and PC World, described itself as the sleeping giant” of the peripherals sector and is keen to grab a bigger slice of sales going forwards. We have over 500 stores in the UK …

Don’t miss out on this chance to get the inside track on digital games discovery and distribution. Our 199 offer on tickets for London Games Conference is about to expire. There are just hours left to buy passes for the event at the reduced price, which includes entry into a …