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Smartphone group finishes work on cloud-based mobile tech

Developer HB Studios’ believes it could have a sporting smash hit on its hands with Rugby World Cup 2011 – if England performs well in the competition, of course. The 505-published title arrives today (August 26th) ahead of the tournament, which starts in New Zealand on September 9th. It’s a …

New FPS could feature cross-platform play as Sony opens its network

New bundle deals and one of its strongest Q4 line-ups will make Xbox 360 the best selling console in Europe, Microsoft told MCV. The firm has dismissed the need to follow Nintendo and Sony by reducing Xbox 360’s price or developing new-look hardware. The platform holder says its line-up of …

The resounding success of Gamescom was a testament to Europe’s vibrant games market, proving consumers are out there if you engage them properly. So execs returned to the UK scratching their heads as to why our local market fails to match the excitement on show in Germany last week.Over 5,000 …

After years of dormancy, a new wave of indies have emerged

Publisher Konami has admitted that it has to evolve how people pay and play Pro Evolution Soccer. And as has seemingly become the way in recent years, it appears that following EA’s lead is very much the order of the day. "I understand that there is a need to do …

The new-look Gamestation.co.ukand GAME.co.uk websites are now live. And furthermore, the retailer is celebrating the arrival of the new Gamestation look with a string of offers, the leading one of which is the chance to grab a 250GB Xbox 360 for just 100. At the time of writing the machine …

Up close and personal with BlitzTech's new approach to character animation

Square Enix has become the third publisher to enter into an official collaboration with Cornwall’s games-themed caf Loading. Together the pair have created an exclusive cocktail to celebrate today’s arrival of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. ‘Deus Ex on the Beach’, as it is called, contains peach schnapps, vodka, orange and …