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Former id Software designer and current Loot Drop CEO John Romero has provided new info regarding his upcoming FPS. Romero gave Eurogamer a few details to chew on, including that the title will likely be an ‘MMO-ish’ persistent world game that will be developed for PC first. "Yes, I’m definitely …

OMGPOP’s Draw Something has retaken the App Store’s top paid app spot, flying by the 50m download mark and overtaking Angry Birds Space in the process. Zynga (via USAToday) has revealed the game is the fastest growing original mobile title ever. The social and mobile game corporation dropped over $180m …

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Activision’s hugely successful new IP Skylanders is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Called Skylanders Cloud Patrol, the game is set in a new region of Skylanders. It features all of the 30+ strong cast controlled via gesture control. Codes found with the series’ action figures can be used …