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Australia and New Zealand now have the ability to earn Microsoft points for their activities on XBox LIVE, including renewing subscriptions and making online purchases. The scheme launched in the UK and US earlier this year, and is available only to a select few territories. It gives readers Microsoft points …

Newell brands online restrictions a 'dead end' policy; Pearce says a single game network would be ideal

Many of EA’s titles may remain unavailable on Valve’s Steam network. But right now US gamers can buy three different Valve titles on EA’s Origin download service. There is one caveat, though. They’re boxed versions. Rock Paper Shotgun reports that as part of a ‘buy two get one free’ offer …

Announcement on the company's new direction due in a matter of months

Future Publishing has announced Alienware as its headline sponsor for the GamesMaster Golden Joysticks Awards. The Dell-owned PC gaming brand has put its name to the Ultimate Game of the Year category, and is also giving away prizes at the event. "It’s great to have Alienware on board,” says Golden …

Microsoft accused by Sony of bullying devs with tough rules on game exclusivity

Deep Silver has turned to the iPhone to sell a mobile tool that works in conjunction with the firm’s upcoming action horror game Dead Island. The Dead Island app allows customers to track their progress in the retail version of the game, as well as locate collectibles and track mission …

Unique iPhone app used as tool for console counterpart

German studio appoints Bartol Ruzic to lead browser, mobile and serious games operations

Mega Bloks is celebrating ten years of Halo with a new line of figures. The toy firm will bring Series 3 Micro Action Figures to retailers aswell as new brick-style vehicles and structures from the series by theend of September. The goodies – which range from 1.99 Hero Figure Packs …