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UK games charity GamesAid has joined forces with publisher Sega to host the second annual Cricket Challenge Cup. Four teams will take part in a number of 10/10 over matches, with the aim being to raise 2,200 for charity. The teams will be as follows: Sega All-Stars (captained by John …

Rage developer 'sold on Hansoft speed, flexibility, and intuitive interface'

New tech integrates Allegorithmic Substance; Android and iOS support enhanced

Suitors have been lining up to acquire PopCap since the turn of the year, but earlier this month EA was named as the successful buyer in a $750m deal. But why EA? EA actually cared about games. That was an eye-opener for me,” PopCap CEO Dave Roberts told The Guardian. …

Microsoft has revealed two new accessories designed to reinvigorate the designs first debuted with the original console back in 2005. Firstly, the new Media Remote sports a very modern black styling in keeping with the Xbox 360 S that was released in 2010. It includes the functions you’d expect of …

Apple's digital store now available across 33 countries

Retailer GAME has announced that it has rolled out its in-store digital games offering to 1,200 stores across the world. The move follows a successful trial of the scheme in the chain’s UK stores. The new territories now in on scheme are Ireland, France, Spain, Scandinavia and Australia. The range …

Brink developer 'plans ahead to avoid as much overtime as possible'

Kuju confirms studio co-founder moving on

London based outfit working on new content for mainstream audiences