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The wait is nearly over. The clock is ticking on the first gaming hardware launch of the year – the PlayStation Vita. Sony’s machine is a technical marvel. It improves upon the formula laid down by its predecessor the PSP by including a bigger, multi-touch screen, twin analogue sticks like …

Just Add Water in talks with 'two or three' companies about releasing Stranger's Wrath on XBLA

More than 80,000 contribute donations for Child's Play, EFF, Charity:Water and American Red Cross

Dashboard changes puts Xbox Indie Games 'on the same visibility levels as XBLA' titles

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THQ is back at No.1 with UFC, however the game has failed to match the sales of the previous games in the series. In fact, the first UFC release in 2009 outsold last week’s game by 3 to 1 during the same period, according to GfK Chart-Track. It all marks …

25 billionth download purchaser could win a $10,000 gift card

A bill proposing incentives for game studios has failed to gain traction with lawmakers

Polish Studio CD Project announces new IP, new game engine

Starbreeze board member Peter Tornquist resigns without a planned replacement