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MMO Studio's rapid expansion into Asia follows opening of Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand branches

PC hit Minecraft has been given the alcoholic drinks treatment by gaming caf Loading. The Cornwall-based company – which was nominated for the Star Store MCV Award earlier this year – produced the themed drink set using 81 shot glasses and 162 measures of alcohol. It’s been built as a …

PopCap and Playfish also developing casual titles

Microsoft faces China import ban; Legal fees so far 'could finance a small country'

Number of employees at Finnish studio rises 800 per cent to 224 in under a year

Neelie Kroes 'observing political reality' by playing down treaty's chances of success, says spokesman

'Britain is being frozen out of the next industrial revolution' says former BT CTO

Xaicontrol to allow developers to create character behaviours and game logic for IOS and Android titles

Browser-based title Gameglobe to feature 'console level HD quality' and allow users to share their own worlds

Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster. Called Blockbuster VIP Gamer, the retailer boldly claims its new loyalty program will provide gamers with the most rewarding experience in the gaming market”. Unlike other schemes this new offer doesn’t just reward consumers for …