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EA has confirmed that BioWare’s next sci-fi RPG will continue the publisher’s one-time code strategy. Anyone that purchases a new copy of Mass Effect 3 will find an Online Pass code, which grants access to the newly-announced Galaxy At War multiplayer mode. Those who buy a second-hand copy will have …

You only have a little over 24 hours to make sure your favourite rising stars from this industry is in the running for MCV’s 30 Under 30. Every year, the hugely popular feature highlights the achievements and exertions of the industry’s younger execs working across the UK. It is sponsored …

David Braben's latest Develop column

VIDEO: CEO Mark Pincus draws new roadmap for the social game company

CEO David Helgason responds to speculation that the business will close

London group Slightly Mad launches platform to propose, finance and build games on

OG International has filed a legal complaint against Ubisoft arguing its dancing game does not infringe copyright on Ubi’s Just Dance. The publisher’s Get Up and Dance game (pictured) is out on November 4th for Wii and PS3 Move. It’s due to be released under OG’s O-Games label. Get Up …

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Direct X 11 engine Luminous targets photorealism

PC giant Blizzard insists it needs traditional retail to help turn its games into global hits. The World of Warcraft studio generates most of its revenue from MMO subscriptions, and also sells its games – including StarCraft and the upcoming Diablo III – through its own digital service.But international VP …