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Free-to-play mobile games enable developers to test out new ideas for other platforms, says Guillemot

They said it was the summer of games – but only thanks to the Olympics. If you’re a games retailer, it has been a miserable few months, with the market at times selling fewer games than ever as the release schedule dried up. What’s caused the decline? Two weeks ago …

Have you been thinking of getting your favourite Tekken character permanently inked into your precious skin? Has the only thing holding you back been the cost of such a wondrous investment? Then Namco Bandai has got you covered. The first five gamers who pick up Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on …

Game classification report details acceptable themes and depictions for developers

This week’s MCV is now available to download – and it is jam-packed with great features, including an extensive interview with Square Enix CEO, Yoichi Wada. In this 72-page edition, you’ll also find analysis on Kickstarter, Steam, Ubisoft’s digital plans and Tekken. We’ve listed the contents in full below. Download …

Kojima Productions has opened up a studio in Los Angeles to work on an unannounced title. A Gamasutra job listing in search of a gameplay programmer reveals that the title is a 3D action game, and that candidates should have experience with PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. The Metal Gear …

Nintendo has, amongst other details this morning, confirmed what will be included with the Wii U in both of its launch SKUs in Japan. Note, of course, that it’s not unprecedented for European and American launch bundles to differ form those offered in Japan. The machine comes in two bundles …

Indie developer Frictional Games has revealed its PC horror title Amnesia: The Dark Descent has surpassed 1m copies sold. In a two year report on the developer’s blog, lead Thomas Grip touched on the difficulties of penning an exact number due to bundle sales with Steam and Humble Indie Bundle. …

Nintendo has this morning confirmed a December 8th launch for the Wii U in Japan. More interesting, though, is the price. The console will come in two flavours – a Basic set that will retail for 26,250 (210) and a Premium set for 31,500 (250). Additional Gamepads will cost just …

Wii U '20 times more powerful than the Wii'