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Square Enix has posted an 18 minute gameplay video for the really quite fantastic looking Hitman: Absolution. The short focuses on the new Contracts mode, which allows gamers to create their own assassination missions that are intermingled with the existing gameplay and level layout. Players will be able to specify …

Gamers have been calling for it, and now Microsoft has delivered. Xbox Live users are now able to register for the rejuvenated Xbox Live Rewards scheme and will automatically be rewarded according to their existing Gamerscore. Those with a score of between 3,000-9,999 points will be entitled to a special …

This week’s MCV is now available to download – and it features our interview with EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund In this edition, you’ll also find the latest on top upcoming franchises including Assassin’s Creed III, Just Dance 4, and Dishonored, plus our special seven page guide to games aimed …

Solihull-based developer to focus on digital titles for iOS, Android and Windows

Develop speaks to studio manager Sion Lenton on the developer's ambitions in the digital space

As our Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, draws to a close, we turn our attention to the ever-intimidating job interview. There are countless guides out there on what to do, how to act, and how to prepare. But it’s far more important to be aware of the …

Action For Kids, Jigsaw4U, Small Steps, Special Effect and The Willow Foundation get £36k each

The London Games Festival was officially launched last night – here’s our guide to all the key events taking place as part of this month’s long celebration of games culture. Today BAFTA Annual Lecture with Hideo Kojima7:00pm, BAFTA, 195 PiccadillyAcclaimed video game director Hideo Kojima will deliver this year’s BAFTA …

Nintendo has revealed that it has three DLC releases planned for 3DS title New Super Mario Bros 2. Polygon reports that the downloads were revealed by Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata in a video presentation. The first DLC is called the ‘Gold Mario Go! Go! Pack’ and offers three new Coin …

GamesAid last night revealed the final winners of its 2012 charity vote. Action For Kids, Jigsaw4U, Small Steps, Special Effect and The Willow Foundation were the five charities that got the nod from GamesAid members.To be in the running each charity had to have a turnover of 5m or less …