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'Floating core players' becoming a key battleground across the social network

GAME CEO Ian Shepherd believes the Group can be a major player online without being drawn into a price war. The firm’s major online rivals – including new arrivals Asda and GameStop – have been aggressive on price in a bid to win market share. But Shepherd believes that GAME …

It may be a minimal upgrade compared to some of the more creative predictions that were published, but the iPhone 4S has definitely struck a chord with consumers. Apple has revealed that over one million pre-orders were placed for the device in just one day, beating the record laid down …

'I love FM to have no DRM but dishonest people has forced us' Sport Interactive boss says

John Carmack, the boss of acclaimed developer id and the leading force behind recent release Rage, has spoken frankly about the commercial viability of the modern PC games market. And while his comments will undoubtedly anger the passionate supporters of the PC games community, Carmack is no fool. The money …

Id Software figurehead losing patience with the platform he launched his company on

Konami has dated its first free DLC release for the upcoming PES 2012. Interestingly, the download will arrive before the game is actually release – tomorrow (October 11th). PES 2012 will be released in the UK this Friday on October 14th. Included in the DLC are roster updates, kits changes …

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Fellow Tiga members can license Marmalade's tech at reduced price

There are just two weeks to go until the biggest night of the year for the UK’s games media. In the run-up to the big event on Wednesday October 26th at Vinopolis, we’re providing a series of features profiling those media brands and individuals in the running for an award. …