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Rental service turns mobile publisher

Atari offers $50,000 grand prize for iOS re-imagining of the classic game

Nintendo's game wizard keen on 3DS version of SNES classic

New patch will use hardware to augment interface with voice controls

EA has confirmed reports that Crysis 3 is in the works, with an official reveal set for the other side of the weekend. "The best kept secret in shooters just can’t be contained. Stay tuned for more information on April 16th," the publisher told Joystiq. No more details than that …

Company confirms restructure; Rumours of 50% staff cut 'exaggerated'

Digital Agenda Initiative proposes tax credits on production and national distribution

Fight My Monster has become the UK’s fastest-growing online game for boys after reaching 1m players. The Moshi Monsters rival launched in 2011 and has gone on to achieve an average game session time of 40 minutes per player. The company claims this is almost twice as long as a …

Console giant opts for event alternatives post E3

There will be no early look at the Wii U at this year’s Gamescom 2012, the platform holder has announced. The company last year used the event to announce a number of release dates for key Wii and 3DS titles and has had a presence of sorts at every Gamescom …