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Warner Brothers International Entertainment has signed a deal for the distribution, sales, and marketing of the complete 2012 Codemasters lineup in North and South America. Codemasters’ distribution has previously been handled by THQ, which has hit trouble of late, closing several studios and laying off hundreds of employees. AsGamasutrapoints out …

Established Xbox rumour-monger ‘MS Nerd’ has claimed Microsoft will reveal a new Xbox Lite console at E3 in June. The device, he says, will be similar in design to Apple TV, containing an ARM-based architecture and retailing for something in the region of 100. It will focus on Xbox’s networked …

The indie phenomenon that is Minecraft has hit a stout $80m in revenues, with over five million copies sold. Along with the gaudy sales stats, the game also boasts a whopping 25m registered players. Five million new users have joined just in the past month. Developer Mojang currently employs 25 …

South Park Digital Studios has announced that its XBLA exclusive title South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge will arrive this Friday, March 30th. The downloadable sidescroller has players controlling the typical quartet of Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny in a platforming adventure through time and space. The game boasts drop-in multiplayer and …

Infinity Ward lead and Activision employee Robert Bowling has stepped down from his position as Call of Duty creative strategist. "Today, I resign from my position as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, as a lead of Infinity Ward, and as an employee of Activision," Bowling stated onTwitter. He leaves …

Second package in two months for charitable indie platform

Call of Duty Creative Strategist announces resignation via twitter

Swedish studio cites intense competition for talent

WBIE takes duties from troubled THQ

Some staff from GAME’s 13 Irish stores are reportedly considering a sit-in protest over unpaid redundancy. Administrators PwC have told staff they will pay them their March wages but nothing beyond – including their April pay from their notice period and any redundancy compensation. Instead, PwC has told staff to …