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Cloud gaming service OnLive will soon be available through devices that feature Google TV. The company will begin rolling out its streaming service with the Viewer App, according to CVG. This allows users to watch what other OnLive members are playing and communicate with friends. The Viewer App was launched …

It looked as if the 2D shmup was enjoying a revival. But bad news from cult shmup developer Cave in Japan has asked new questions about the viability of the genre. Andrasang reports that Cave has revised its financial forecasts downwards. Having previously expected to make 10m for the six …

Richard Keith returns to Future as publisher today. He replaces James Binns, who leaves after 18 years. Likewise, Keith is a veteran of games publishing, having spent more than 12 years running, editing or writing for games websites, magazines and events. He first joined Future in 1999, editing Official PlayStation …

James Binns’ departure from Future Publishing was confirmed this morning, with the popular publisher saying ‘it’s time for new adventures’. Binns has worked at Future veteran for 18 years and departs the company after a successful career of editing, publishing and launching a number of key brands. Future said this …

The UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, has reported a 2.3 per cent like-for-like drop in sales in the UK for the seven weeks ending January 7th. It’s the chain’s worst UK performance in two decades. The numbers are in contrast to Tesco’s best ever international performance, with total group sales climbing …

Word is leaking out from Future that James Binns is to leave the firm. His last official day is tomorrow. Internal staff were informed yesterday afternoon. Binns leaves after 18 years at the firm, during which time he rose from journalist to editor and then publisher, managing a number of …

Today’s copy of UK newspaper The Independent carries word of new research that suggests an addiction to the internet and online gaming could actually alter the brain. Researchers used MRI scanner to examine the brains of adolescents who spent excessive amount of time online, often playing online games. These images …

Either Microsoft or Sony will shock the E3 crowds this summer by announcing that they will not release a next-generation console. That’s the claim of cloud computing firm Gaikai. The company’s chief product officer Nanea Reeves told Industry Gamers that: "Not all of the current console makers will have one …

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