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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

Documentary preview emerges weeks after Indie Game: The Movie screening

3DS owners hoping to buy a copy of new release Tekken 3DS Prime Edition will not be able to purchase it from GAME or Gamestation. Eurogamer has confirmation of the no-show from the retailer. Although no official reason for the issue has been given by either GAME or the title’s …

In MCV’s weekly rundown of thehottest vacancies and latest personnel news, four UK journos form a new digital games site and we run through the best job opportunities. Elite UK games journos co-found Hookshot Inc Four popular UK games journalists have set up a digital games website: Hookshot Inc. Christian …

The flagship GAME and GameStation stores will hold midnight events for PlayStation Vita. GAME Oxford Street is the official UK midnight launch, and will feature meet and greets with WipEout 2048 developers Karl Jones and Ami Ledger (who will be on hand to sign copies of the games). Fans will …

Drew Karpyshyn's decision to leave Mass Effect developer 'completely amicable'