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Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Live Arcade version of indie hit Minecraft will not now be released until spring of next year. Eurogamer reports that the game had originally been pencilled in for some time this winter. Minecraft for Xbox 360 is currently in heavy development and we are …

Upcoming 3DS title Mario Kart 7 is to be the surprise recipient of a third party steering wheel accessory from Hori. Nintendo’s own steering wheel peripheral of course took centre stage in its last Mario Kart game on Wii, but it’s unusual for such a device to be released for …

In the last two weeks alone gamer’s have been treated to highly rated games such as Batman: Arkham City and Battlefield 3 and now Sony is wowing the critics with its new title Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. The game currently carries a very impressive review score average of 94 per …

Consoles need to take more advantage of the hardcore social gamer, writes Rick Gibson

Game generates nearly £20,000 net sales in first four days

But game will still have initial purchase cost, says Markus Persson

Publisher EA has confirmed that it will once again use the likeness of Tiger Woods in the next instalment of its PGA Tour Golf series. The former world No.1 has been a troubled figure since his much publicised media blowout in late 2009. Back then he was ranked as No.1 …

With the release inching ever closer, publisher Bethesda has released a new live-action trailer for upcoming RPG Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The short shows a medieval town in terror and a brave hero who stands up to the ultimate menace – an (admittedly less live action) dragon. You can watch …

iTV would feature 'the simplest user interface you could imagine'

The UK’s most powerful retailer Tesco is to cut an estimated 34 roles from its non-food department. Marketing Magazine reports that difficult economic times” have been blamed, and in particular the poor performance of electronics and entertainment. The retailer says it hopes to find alternative jobs for all those affected, …