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Update: It seems the game was in some stores on 1st June itself. However, owing to the nationwide bandh on 31st May, several shipments were held back. Original Story It’s a day late and it probably means that those who ordered it online won’t be playing it this weekend, but …

Ubisoft has announced the Assassin’s Creed III UbiWorkshop Edition, which is now available for preorder at the publisher’s online store. The UbiWorkshop Edition is available at a discounted price of $99.99 for a limited period (regular price is $109.99). Best of all, the site is offering free worldwide shipping. This …

EA has confirmed via its Facebook page what we’ve already known for a while – the next title in the Need for Speed franchise will be a re-imagining of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The original Most Wanted was released in 2005 and to this day remains a fan favourite, …

US gaming magazine Game Informer has confirmed that the next Gears of War title will be called Gears of War: Judgment, and also revealed the two covers it will feature on its July issue featuring the new game. While series creator Epic Games developed the first three games, Judgment, which …

Industry rumour suggests streaming service will bring additional PS1 and PS2 games to PS3

Yet another terribly kept secret no longer has to be restricted to huddled whispers – Warner Bros has officially announced LEGO Lord of the Rings. As we all expected, the game will follow the ever-popular formula of past LEGO titles and offer a light-hearted take on the epic Tolkien trilogy. …

According to sound library producer and FMOD Studio expert Stephan Schütze, it definitely does

Stephan Schütze looks at what modern generative audio methodologies offer games designers

Activision has stated that Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is the No.1 best selling console and handheld game this year. The hit kids franchise launched last November and lets players ‘bring their toys to life’ by placing Skylanders figures on a special portal. The result has been phenomenal, and according to Activision, …

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