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Fight Club, the Social Network and Se7en director David Fincher is to produce the launch trailer for Microsoft’s Halo 4. Visual effects maestro Tim Miller, of Scott Pilgrim vs The World fame, will act as the director. Then pair promise an emotionally-charged look at the backstory of Halo’s iconic hero, …

The creator of Wing Commander and Freelancer Chris Roberts has returned to games development with new PC MMO Star Citizen. After nearly tens years away from the industry, Roberts’ latest project is being developed by his newly formed studio Cloud Imperium Games Corporation, which consists of ten staff based all …

If you’re a developer with a great game design idea and a sound business plan to back it up, the Indie Elevator Pitch is for you. Organised by the NASSCOM Gaming Forum in association with the Indian Angel Network (IAN), the Indie Elevator Pitch gives game developers an opportunity to …

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 …