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Brink, Dear Esther, Frozen Synapse, Monstermind, My Horse and Zombies Run! battle for the top prize

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Ubisoft is looking for anew marketing boss, following Murray Pannell’s decision toseek a new challenge. Pannell joined Ubisoftas UK marketing directorfrom Xbox. He has overseen a hugely successful period for the games publisher, withAssassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Just Dance amongst themany highpoints. "We are sorry to lose Murray, but …

The first playable demo for Resident Evil 6 is now available on Xbox Live for Xbox 360 owners. Of course, you’re only able to access it if you both purchased a copy of Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma AND haven’t lost the DLC code that came on a slip inside the case. …

Publisher’s hopes of illegalising the sale of pre-owned software have been dashed after the European Court of Justice ruled that the practice is legitimate. It has also ruled that consumers have the right to re-sell their digital purchases, The ruling is not binding but is designed to be used for …

Customisation has been thrust to the forefront of the freshly announced multiplayer-only Call of Duty. The game, which arrives thanks to an agreement between Activision and online games giant Tencent, is being released specifically in the Chinese market. Saying that the game will introduce a new gaming model” tailored for …

The deal between Activision and Tencent to bring Call of Duty Online to China is the foundation” for a long relationship between the pair, boss Bobby Kotick has stated. "We are very excited about our relationship with Tencent and the opportunities for gaming in China," the Activision Blizzard CEO stated. …

Web giant to bring blockbuster franchise to China with Call of Duty Online