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Consumers will get a chance to go hands-on with Wonderbook and JK Rowling’s Book of Spells during a lengthy tour of the UK. Taking in eight venues across between September 13th and December 2nd, the tour is set to include various interactive elements, as well as promotions and prizes designed …

The release of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is around the corner, and while the official MRP is Rs 2,999, those who preorder the game from select retailers will receive Rs 500 off, effectively reducing the price to Rs 2,499. In addition to the discount, those who preorder the game will …

Develop speaks to the former DICE senior producer about building a new studio in Stockholm

EA is building up to the launch of its free-to-play Command and Conquer game –with a paid-for retail disc. The Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection features some 17 different Command and Conquer titles as well as a early access to the beta for its upcoming free-to-play blockbuster, which is …

Bethesda has admitted it is facing development issues in tying to deliver the Skyrim DLC, Dawnguard to PS3. Dawnguard has already been released on Xbox 360 and PC, with Bethesda boss Pete Hines telling MCV that it is ‘just performing ridiculously compared to our previous DLC.’ You can hear more …

Community voting scheme designed to create a more open approval process

Former Crytek and EALA exec producer Nathan Camarillo appointed as studio leader

Liu takes up role of creative director at new Stockholm base

The Steam release of Tryst, the competitive RTS game from Hyderabad-based Bluegiant Interactive, has been pushed back to 14th September. The game was initially set for release on 26th August. The game is currently available for preorder on Steam in three opitions – a single copy, the premium edition that …

Future Publishing insists it is ‘business as usual’ despite losing entertainment chief Simon Maxwell. It is the second senior Future games exec to leave this year, with James Binns departing the firm in January to launch his own initiative, Network N. Maxwell has joined Eurogamer as Group Publishing Director. In …