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While Draw Something popularity continues slump

The latest James Bond game has received a release date courtesy of Activision. A just-released trailer showing off both 007 Legends, and the latest Bond movie Skyfall reveals a launch date of October 16th, 2012 for the game. The trailer shows off game footage from the classic film Moonraker; just …

The class action lawsuit filed by former NCAA athletes accusing EA of using their likenesses without providing compensation of any kind will continue on, following denial of the publisher’s request for dismissal. Courthouse News reports U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken revealed the decision last week. The same judge had ruled …

Square Enix has registered URLs for ‘JustCause4′, despite the fact that the publisher has yet to officially announce Just Cause 3. Fusible uncovered the company’s registering of URLs in several countries through URL proxy registrant Corporation Service Company. Both Square Enix and Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios are mum on …

Revised company ownership shows 21% ownership transfer from Kaj Hed to investors

Nintendo’s E3 presentation will be broadcast on television channels and web services, the company announced today. Nintendo is offering what they’re describing as an ‘All-Access Presentation’ of next month’s press conference on Spike TV, MTV2, Youtube, Facebook, Twiter, and through e3.nintendo.com. "We don’t want anyone to miss the energy and …

In-game currency will not be transferable or redeemable after server shut down

New unit to focus on mobile; British games veteran Martyn Brown head-hunting for publisher

A battle is being fought on the High Street. GAME has closed 277 stores and its major rivals are scrambling to win its customers. Supermarkets and online giants are hoping to capitalise. Tesco’s bold ‘Home of Gaming’ press ad set out its belief last month that it has the specialist …

Train 2 Game questionnaire examines the importance of academia