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Publisher Bethesda has released the first video for its upcoming action game Dishonored. The first person title offers an intriguing blend of steam punk aesthetics, with BioShock-like writing and gameplay that is reminiscent of titles such as Thief. This is not so surprising, either, when the game’s staff is taken …

Organisers for the Ivor Novello Awards have abandoned its excellence in games audio prize The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA), which operates the event, said that after much consideration it has been decided not to present the Best Original Video Games Score category at the 2012 ceremony”. …

BASCA removes 'games score' category after two years; Still wants to engage with industry

Former Sega design chief Simon Woodroffe has joined Microsoft-owned UK developer Rare as its new creative director. Woodroffe is a 20+ years veteran of the games industry whose credits include seminal titles such as Simon the Sorcerer and Call of Cthulhu. His more recent employers include Midway, where he worked …

Crowd-funded project raises more than three times its initial $900k target

Beamdog, the owner of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition developer Overhaul Games has launched a fierce attack on Nintendo. Speaking on Twitter, Beamdog founder and former BioWare man Trent Oster confirmed that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition will not be coming to Wii U. What is more shocking was the ferocity of …

Indie start-up Total ArKade to focus on 'innovative gameplay', says Tony Takoushi

Franois Bayrou is a man, a politician. And clearly one who recognises the power of the Gaming Vote. As spotted by The Telegraph, there’s a hidden treat to be found on his website as he builds toward his French presidential campaign. Want to take a look? OK, head over to …

Publisher expecting headcount increase by end of year despite reports of up to 1,000 imminent layoffs at the company

Draw Something popularity escalated into bidding war, report claims