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Part of the Nvidia and Borderlands 2 cross-promotion involves heavy implementation of PhysX technology in the PC version of Gearbox’s upcoming role-playing shooter, and a new trailer released today shows the full extent of PhysX implementation in the game. From cloth fluttering in the wind and metallic enemies slumping to …

Popular iOS action adventure Infinity Blade has undergone an interesting transformation – it has been turned into a political beat ‘em up. Starring none other than American presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the title – called VOTE! – is free to download on iPhone and iPad. It comes …

Former THQ PR chief Sam Forrest has joined online giant Jagex as director of PR. Forrest spent nine years at THQ, leaving the firm earlier this year. He held a number of communication roles at the publisher, including head of PR for UK and Europe. Prior to THQ, Forrest worked …

2K Games is to release a Limited Edition version of Borderlands 2 Top Trumps exclusively for indie retailers. Called the Guns Guns Guns, the SKU is limited to 5,000 copies and will never be released at retail. It will be made available to those who pre-order the game through retailers …

Sony announced yesterday that Studio Liverpool, best known for the WipEout series, was in the process of being shut down. Reports today suggest that the studio was working on a new WipEout game and a stealth action game in the vein of Splinter Cell for the yet unannounced PlayStation 4. …

Virtual reality Kickstarter breaks past $1.8m

Nintendo has confirmed its long running publication Nintendo Power will be shut down by the end of the year. The company’s statement comes a day after news hitof the possible shuttering. Along with the information we had to chew on then, Nintendo has added that the December 2012 issue will …

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 …