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HMV’s games category manager Martin Baxter is to leave the retailer, MCV can reveal. He departs to pursue new opportunities outside of the business” with his last day being on April 20th. He joined the company in 2008. HMV is in the process of recruiting a replacement. "I’m going to …

Sony hasn’t officially announced the latest in the God of War series, but it’s pretty clear they’re about to. A teaser trailer and box art mockup for God of War: Ascension has leaked out; supposedly less than a day ahead of Sony’s planned reveal date of April 19th. The title …

Nintendo has announced and detailed the upcoming launch of the 3DS in Korea. The company has revealed (via Siliconera) their portable platform will arrive on April 28th for 220,000 won (equivalent to $193). Model colors include blue, pink and black models, with three titles making up the launch lineup. Those …

Free-to-play title reaches milestone in three weeks

Weisman offers 'exclusive mission for backers' if campaign reaches $1.5m mark

'Numerous similarities' between Assassin's Creed and novel Link, claims author

The recent official announcement of the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die PC edition was quickly marred by the reaction (and subsequent retaliation) of fans when it was revealed the title would utilize Games for Windows Live. At least two members of the Dark Souls team are letting on there may …

US patent for 'software emulating a handheld video game platform'

YouTube is looking to hire next-gen game console programmers in an effort to ‘build the next generation game-console-based TV experience.’ The mantra is also the first responsibility for the role under the position’s description on Google Jobs (spotted by IGN). YouTube currently has an app on Xbox 360, but with …

Novelist John L. Beiswenger is suing Ubisoft for copying a substantial portion of his own work when shaping the Assassin’s Creed series. The sci-fi author claims the game franchise rips off his novel Link, and will seek millions in damages as well as attempt to cease the launch of Assassin’s …