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Company using gamification to boost memory, sharpen awareness, and clarify thinking

In its ongoing restructuring effort, THQ has let go of 20 employees from its marketing and production staff; stating that the moves will subsequently be used to boost the company’s development side. An internal memo, apparently penned by THQ president Jason Rubin and published by 3D Realms founder Geroge Broussard, …

Microsoft has announced a permanent price drop for Kinect, for some of the world at least. Major Nelson revealed on his blog earlier today that the new reduced price is set at $109.99, and is available immediately in the US. The Major explained similar cuts are coming soon to the …

Website claims Fallout Studio is back

On September 8th, GAME will close its flagship Oxford Street store. The shop is closing due to the expiration of the lease and the store’s staff have been relocated to other stores on a temporary basis. GAME is exploring ‘other retail options’ for a new West End store. We can …

Valve’s long-awaited multiplayer shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive has finally been released… but not for PS3 owners. Well, not in the UK anyway. Although now available on both PC and Xbox 360 in the US and Europe, the game was a surprise omission from today’s European PlayStation Store update. It …

The UK's longest running games studio closes its doors after 28 years and 168 games

WipEout HD Fury is a great example of the modern games industry at its finest. It’s digital-only, cheap to download (13.99 the last time we looked), it runs in 1080p at 60fps and it’s absolutely brilliant. But what’s equally as important is its history. The IP was born back in …

WipEout may no longer be the powerhouse franchise it was back in ‘90s, but few avid gamers won’t have fond memories of the IP. It was a key game in the PlayStation revolution. Suddenly we weren’t stomping on mushrooms and collecting rings – we were racing hover ships while listening …

Games development veteran Colin Bell shares personal experiences of what happens after collapse