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Mafia 3 is happening, and according to a report the title is being developed for next-gen consoles. An alleged 2K source spilled the news to Eurogamer.cz, adding that the game was originally set for Xbox 360 and PS3 but was pushed back to next generation hardware. The game is targeted …

Konami has detailed a slew of Metal Gear Solid digital releases heading to XBLA and PSN during the last couple weeks of August. The first notable date is August 21st, when the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection arrives for Vita, PS3, and Xbox 360 in North America. (A Europe date …

Cevat Yerli warns that tablets are catching up

Sony has announced that franchise bundles for God of War and Infamous will arrive alongside the previously unveiled Ratchet & Clank Collection later this month. The US Playstation Blog reveals the packs will run $29.99 each, and include bonuses on top of the series catalog. From the feature lists: God …

Industry veteran Trip Hawkins will deliver a keynote speech at NASSCOM Game Developer Conference 2012 in Pune later this year, NASSCOM has announced. Hawkins, an inductee in the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame, founded EA and the now defunct console maker and game publisher 3DO, before …

Adi Granov gives advice on breaking into the industry

Jason Rubin hoping new content will help turn around publisher's fortunes

New features to aid artists 'make more sophisticated physical simulations'

Tool kits, guides and event listings available at dev hub

Cooler Master today announced the launch of the Quick Fire Pro, a mechanical keyboard from its CM Storm gaming range. Using Cherry Black and Red mechanical keys, the new keyboard is a step up from the company’s older Quick Fire Rapid keyboard. The Quick Fire Pro features laser-marked key caps …