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The stock in computing behemoth Apple has exceeded $500 per share for the very first time. As of this morning the company is trading at $509.46, resulting in a market cap of $475bn. The rate of growth has been astronomical, by any standards. Apple stock was trading at around $300 …

We speak to Patric Palm about the latest edition of the project management tool

Japanese publisher Square Enix is looking to establish a presence in India. Andriasang reports that the company is looking to hire staffers to open the new office. Requirements include a knowledge of the local market and the ability to speak ‘native level’ Hindi as well as conversational English and Japanese. …

Social gaming giant Zynga has posted its first ever quarterly financial report, delivering numbers roughly in line with expectations. Although it reported a loss of $435m for the quarter ending December 31st, this was widely expected and stems from the $510m stock-based compensation paid out to employees following its flotation. …

EA has confirmed that Star Wars: The Old Republic will be releasing 1st March in ANZ, Hong Kong and Singapore. The game has been out in North America and Europe since 20th December last year, leaving many Australian and New Zealand consumers with the option of waiting for a release …

GameSpot is reporting that the new Federal Minister for Home Affairs is predicting an R18+ rating by next year. Jason Clare indicated that he believes the bill will become legislation by 1st January 2013, after introducing the bill into parliament today. It was initially unknown whether the previous Minister for …

Social games company earnings at five cents a share, but GAAP earnings down

Organizers reveal talks with Ian Livingstone, Sojo Studios, and panel discussions

Brazilian social games company terminates an unspecified number of employees

Engine gets new particle effect system, pathfinding, and Google Chrome native client