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PC hardware and peripherals manufacturer Cooler Master has bolstered its CM Storm line of gaming products with the new CM Storm Trigger keyboard. The mechanical keyboard features low-resistance Cherry MX keys, which are built for up to 50 million key strokes. The Trigger features five customisable macro keys at the …

Electronics giant asks shareholders to appoint new board of directors

Last chance to take advantage of early bird rates

Retail pricing for games has always been a topic for hot debate in India, particularly since console games are priced substantially higher than their PC counterparts. While there are several external factors contributing to this price disparity, chief among them being India’s import duty structure, the fact remains that in …

'We are concerned to learn of the allegations about Habbo Hotel' says Tesco spokesperson

UK games trade body UKIE will launch a massive media campaign to promote the new PEGI age ratings system before it becomes enforceable in July. As part of this, the organisation will be relaunching the AskAboutGames.com website, which will once again provide parents with information on video games, the industry …

Third party developers 'to retain full control of IP'

Game designer speaks about questions behind 22 Cans' first project Curiosity

Call of Duty publisher Activision is setting up a new smartphone games label for third-parties. And crucially, it will let new partners keep their IP. To build the new label, Activision has teamed up with app advertising and analytics firm Flurry. Activision’s new mobile offer will help third-party studios with …

Dev partners with World Vision to bring livestock to the impoverished