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Ignition title to also be released on Xperia Play

Subscriptions for MMOs have declined for the first time, according to new research. Despite the drop, microtransactions continue to grow strongly”, said Piers Harding-Rolls of analytics firm Screen Digest, which carried out the study. He added I don’t believe we’ll see subscriptions grow again in this sector as microtransactions take …

Square Enix has announced the release dates for PS3 and Xbox 360 RPG Final Fantasy XIII-2 in every key territory. The long-awaited title will arrive in Europe on February 3rd, NowGamer reports. The game will arrive first in Japan on December 15th. It will subsequently be released in America on …

Publisher Deep Silver has announced that it has now shipped 1m units of console and PC hit Dead Island in the US. Furthermore, it expects to have shipped 2m units of the game worldwide by the end of the week. "We’re thrilled at the retail reception Dead Island has achieved …

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Konami has announced precisely what will be included in the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. We already knew that the game would include HD versions of PS2 titles Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as well as the first home …

My Horse first of seven new free iPhone games

This year’s Games Media Awards, in association with Grainger Games, have sold out in record time. After a record number of nominations, and with more media brands and individuals in the running for a prestigious Games Media Award, the swish new Vinopolis venue looks set to be a party to …

Having only opened voting six weeks ago, Future has announced that over 1m votes have already been cast in this year’s GamesMaster Golden Joystick Awards presented by Alienware. It’s the fastest that the milestone has been hit in the event’s 29-year history. The awards remain on target to beat last …