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Microsoft has slashed a number of full” Games On Demand titles from $20 to just $5 on Xbox Live. The discounts are universal, meaning that if any title on the list below is available on Xbox Live in your region it will have had its price cut. Here’s the complete …

Saints Row: The Third - Enter the Dominatrix canned; content to be integrated into full sequel

Koch media to take on distribution services in regions

Nintendo will offer bigger revenue cuts on digital downloads for the Wii U than other gaming platform providers, according to a report. A source working for a European developer” toldWii U Dailythat the console giant is offering insane incentives to publishers to sell on its new eShop. He said that …

A Twitter advertising campaign organized by Nike has become the first to be banned in the UK. Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere – both of whom are sponsored by the sports brand – recently tweeted links and hashtags promoting the Make It Count creative. The first, from the Manchester United …

Nintendo pledging 'insane incentives' to publishers to sell games on its eShop, report claims

THQ has struck a deal with Koch Media that will see the company assume responsibility for distribution in Spain and Italy. CVG adds that the publisher has also closed its Spanish and Italian publishing division as part of its previously announced restructuring plans. "In line with our European growth strategy, …

Q.U.B.E., Lume and The Missing Ink nominated to win prize

David Yarnton to 'pursue opportunities for a change of career'

Upcoming Saints Row 3 standalone expansion Enter The Dominatrix will now not be released. At least, not yet – THQ has announced its plans to integrate the content into a brand new title in the series that is tentatively entitled The Next Great Sequel in the Saints Row Franchise”. The …