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Apple with this October launch an iPad Mini to rival Google’s new Nexus 7, a US analyst has predicted. The new device, Pacific Crest analyst Andy Hargreaves told CNet, will boast a 7.85 inch screen, carry 8GB of internal storage and retail for $299. Hargreaves predicts sales of 10m in …

Torsten Reil talks expanding the studio and the potential of high-end F2P

Ubisoft has revealed a Limited Edition of Assassin’s Creed III exclusive to North America and Latin America. The extras-enhanced version of the upcoming title will release on both Xbox 360 and PS3, while a Digital Deluxe Edition with its own share of goodies is currently in the works for the …

With its position on US tech exchange NASDAQ under threat, THQ has confirmed that it is to instigate a reverse stock split. The process means that every ten shares in the publisher will be converted into a single share, effectively raising the value of said shares. The move will reduce …

Gamesaid aiming for £2,000 in donations

Microsoft intentionally let the Kinect controller take a backseat at E3. With its strategy this year being about core games, entertainment services and SmartGlass, the format holder seemed happy to only demo Kinect voice functions in new blockbusters. And that was the point, Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer told MCV, …

Michael Boniface to increase Reloaded's presence in Asia and Latin America

RPG series Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic is apparently receiving a brand new bundle. As reported by Joystiq, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Collection is, according to listings on both GameStop and Amazon, heading for PC with a release date of July 17th. It has …

With only a handful of staff remaining following its near-shutdown, Radical Entertainment has confirmed Prototype 2 will see release on PC. Radical shares on its Facebook page that the sequel is still set to launch on July 24th; the game’s Steam page remains listed, offering users the option to pre-order. …

Sega will release the next instalment in its critically acclaimed, multi-million selling Total War series next year. Total War: Rome II will take the franchise back to one of its most popular and often requested settings. The PC title will once again challenge players to lead vast armies in massive …