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Publisher Bethesda releases free in-browser edition to celebrate historic shooter

Trying to meet the original launch date for the title 'was ultimately futile', says project lead

Long-awaited shooter becomes latest 2K game with release date extended

2K Games’ shooter BioShock Infinite has been pushed back to 2013 and will skip both E3 and Gamescom this year. The awaited sequel and latest in the popular BioShock franchise was previously scheduled to arrive on October 19th on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Now it will hit shelves on …

'We see a huge opportunity to reach an entirely different audience'

Starhawk, the PS3 exclusive from Lightbox Interactive, which was originally set for release in India today, will now be delayed by up to two weeks, Sony has confirmed. A Sony representative told MCV that the delay was forced by logistical issues, adding that the game will be in stores within …

UK media group Future Publishing has made a number of changes to the senior management team for its Entertainment brands. The reshuffle is part of Future’s ongoing plans to grow these magazines and websites, as well as their digital counterparts such as videos, on-console shows and Newsstand editions. Don Ditri …

'A lot of people have switched to freemium because they could not make money on the paid side' says Days of Wonder CEO

Publisher claims timing of event conflicted with planned release schedule

Sega has revealed it will not be exhibiting its games at this year’s trade and consumer show in Cologne. The publisher attributed this "commercial decision" to unfortunate timing of its triple-A releases. Sega’s 2012 releases due in the second half of the year include London 2012: The Official Games of …