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Ubisoft’s survivial horror game ZombiU is a key launch game for Wii U, but the publisher isn’t ruling out the idea of bringing it to other platforms. Speaking to IGN, a Ubisoft exec said the game could potentially be ported to Mcirosoft’s new Xbox SmartGlass technology or the cross-play between …

But Yosuke Hayashi is confident the challenge will fuel a change for the better

Side-scrolling mobile platformer Smell Raiser is available for iPad and iPhone free of cost for a limited period. Smell Raiser features one-touch gameplay spread across three environments with Retina display support on iOS devices. The game features leaderboards and achievements via OpenFeint as well as social networking support with Facebook …

Gaikai boss David Perry has denied that his company is in talks with Sony over either a streaming games deal or a takeover. MCV reported last week that Sony was close to agreeing a buyout of a streaming games firm. Gaikai then appeared to become the front-runner after issuing a …

Walt Disney Pictures has released the debut trailer for Wreck-It Ralph, a film that tells the tale of a frustrated video game villain. The clips shows the titular Ralph at a group therapy session with other gaming nasties, including Bowser, Dr Robotnik and Clyde, one of the Pac-Man Ghosts. He …

In the final instalment of our series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry’s future, Dominic Sacco chats to leading British firms about the talent our nation nurtures Is Britsoft dying?NO British developers have had a tough time these past few years. As the console games market becomes …

Sony has no immediate plans for a PlayStation Vita price drop, worldwide studios president Shuhei Yoshida said at E3. The handheld is currently priced at Rs 19,990 and Rs 24,990 for the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3G versions respectively. When Eurogamer asked Yoshida if it was too soon for a Vita price …

'Surprised' developer 'just wanted to make something cool'

EA CEO John Riccitiello may have unintentionally given the middle finger to Nintendo and key third party rivals. Speaking to investors following the key E3 presentations this week, Riccitiello boldly stated: "We looked at the Wii U launch line-up and we’re very pleased there was a lot of applause for …

And the next generation will have a long lifecycle, predicts the Id technical director