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F1 Online group signs multi-game licence for acclaimed network engine

Microsoft has announced a Season Pass for upcoming Xbox 360 racer Forza 4. The 2,400 Microsoft Point download (20.50) will entitle buyers to all six of the planned DLC packs for the game, which will be released between November and April 2012. That represents a 30 per cent saving on …

Flash GAMM conference set to open in December

Developer DICE has announced a timed exclusivity deal for Battlefield 3 DLC on PS3. Starting with the game’s first download, Back to Karkland, all DLC for the title will be available exclusively for one week on PS3 before it hits Xbox 360 and PC. The deal apes that enjoyed by …

Social gaming is directly contributing to the global decline in console software sales, new data suggests, with masses of people playing and spending less on core systems in favour of Facebook games. A survey of 1,400 qualified respondents shows that, contrary to popular belief, 69 per cent of social gamers …

It’s all the industry is talking about today, and new streaming games service OnLive is doing all it can to ensure the public is just as enthused. As well as its any game for 1 deal for new users of the service, OnLive is also offering a fantastic freebie for …

Facebook gamers spending less on their consoles; Microtransactions to climb as new 'hardcore social' segment emerges

It’s perhaps the best idea ever conceived. The Australian arm of Swedish furniture giant Ikea has launched Mnland – an adult crche for men. The idea is that women are able to drop of their fellas at the beginning of their shopping spree and collect them at the end. As …

A controversial new clause in the terms of service for PlayStation Network users arose as a result of a recent US court ruling in favour of AT&T, the platform holder has said. Earlier this month it emerged that Sony had inserted a new clause into PSN’s TOS that prevented users …

Microsoft will be running unique ‘live’ TV ads throughout the next week to promote Gears of War 3. As detailed by MCV earlier this month, the advertisements will show off game footage complemented by live statistics of how many people are playing online as the ad airs. The ads start …