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The $99 Xbox 360 Kinect bundle carrying a 24-month contract is now available through GameStop and Best Buy. Major Nelson announced the availability of it through the pair of retailers after the ‘program’ debuted at the Microsoft Store last month. The package runs $99 at time of original purchase, and …

GameStop’s digital distribution service Impulse is now offering games for Indian users in Indian Rupees. However, the site does mention that the Indian price is simply a direct conversion of the games’ US prices based on the most recent currency conversion rates. The GameStop store doesn’t take into account prices …

Ubisoft has announced adjusted release dates for Far Cry 3. Originally set for September, the publisher has revealed the title now won’t be available until the holiday season. The game will arrive in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on November 29th, while North America will get a December 4th …

Mass Effect 3 voice commands point to new frontier, says Rare engineer David Quinn

Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC will arrive shortly on Xbox 360 for those in English language territories. Bethesda has announced the game’s first official add-on will land on Xbox Live sometime on June 26th at the price of 1600 MS Points ($20). The content’s plot centers on Harkon, a Vampire Lord who …

The Need for Speed franchise, which has seen games being developed by several studios in the last few years, will now be under the total control of Criterion. Speaking with Game Informer, studio vice president Alex Ward said, It’s not going to be spread anymore across different companies. Different studios …

Ubisoft has delayed the release of its upcoming first-person shooter Far Cry 3 to November. The game, scheduled for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, was initially slated for release on 4th September, but the developers felt they need more time to create the best possible gameplay experience”. The …

Development competition 'designed to foster innovation'

Sony has created exclusive PlayStation Gaming Zones in partnership with select gaming lounges and retailers across India. These gaming zones are dedicated to PlayStation products and are designed to give consumers a hands-on experience with all of PlayStation’s offerings under one roof. In Mumbai, Sony has tied up with Zinklo …

The engine outfit's animation technical director on why he thinks the new tech will change the way you make games