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Paramount Pictures has filed a pair of trademarks for World War Z relating to video games for the upcoming film adaptation. The first trademark was filed for ‘entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games.’ The second was filed for ‘downloadable electronic game programs; Electronic game software for handheld electronic devices; …

The frights of the Silent Hill franchise will be on display at Universal Studios this Halloween. Universal has announced a partnership with Konami to produce a Silent Hill-themed attraction in both its Los Angeles and Orlando parks. The amusement parks will be adding a Silent Hill haunted maze for their …

343 Industries is actively seeking staff for a next generation Halo title. A job listing on Microsoft’s career website dug up by VideoGamer explains that the studio is looking to hire an experienced graphics designer ‘to help create the current and next generation of game visuals in the Halo universe.’ …

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Executive producer leaves Austin-based STWOR developer

CD Projekt Red's Marcin Iwinski says free DLC helps boost sales

Julie Uhrman retracts statement made to Develop that it was seeking additional investment

High-profile console startup Ouya has once again denied that it is seeking funding from venture capitalists in conjunction with its Kickstarter campaign. This latest development comes almost precisely as Ouya prepares to pass the $5m funding goal on Kickstarter. MCV reported yesterday that founder Julie Uhrman said in an interview …

RuneScape creator developing games-specific programming language at Fen Research

Cult indie hit Limbo was very nearly a timed exclusive on the PlayStation Network, Sony has admitted. The game was released exclusively on Xbox 360 two years ago and was subsequently released on PS3 and PC after the expiration of its exclusivity period a year later. "I maybe shouldn’t say …