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Zenimax Online Studios comes out of hiding with new entry in critically acclaimed series

After years of rumour, denials, more rumours and more denials, an Elder Scrolls MMO has finally been confirmed. The first details on Bethesda’s entry into the online games space will be in the June issue of Game Informer, and will reportedly cover the entire continent of Tamriel, including Skyrim, Morrowind …

But takeover rumours dispelled by sources 'with knowledge of the matter'

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'It takes billions of dollars to create a system and takes years to get your money back', says Red 5 Studios CEO

Ste Pickford believes Tiga's latest guide to self publishing, which costs £120, shows how far removed the industry is from its co-operative and collaborative roots

Labour MP and long-term opponent of the games industry Keith Vaz has tabled his FIFTH early day motion about violent video games. This time the parliamentarian is using Andres Breivik’s admission that he played Call of Duty as the ammunition for his attack. That this House is reminded of the …

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has unleashed a vicious verbal assault on leading global publisher EA. He was seemingly provoked by EA’s new Indie Bundle on Steam which includes indie titles EA has previously digitally published such as Shank and DeathSpank. EA releases an ‘indie bundle’? That’s not how that …

We go inside the world's most talked-about studio; Early access for digital edition readers

Indian specialist games retailer Game4U has introduced a military-themed customer loyalty and rewards program called Team Elite. A purchase worth Rs 450 or more at one of Game4U’s eight stores across India or its online store qualifies the customer for Team Elite membership. The membership kit includes a personalised membership …