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The forgotten fad of virtual reality gaming may be set for a surprise revival, with Sony confirming to Develop that it is experimenting on the technology within its studios. Mick Hocking, senior director at Sony Worldwide Studios, said that a prototype device used to test virtual reality also displays high-end …

NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith will not be supporting the introduction of an R18+ rating for games in Australia at the upcoming Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) meeting on Thursday. Without the Attorney-General’s support at the SCAG meeting, the R18+ motion cannot be passed. Alterations to Australia’s classification system currently require …

Submissions for workshops and presentations now accepted for 2011 event

Microsoft has announced a fan-pleasing giveaway for customers who pre-order for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition, which is due out in the UK on November 15th. Chiefly, gamers who commit to buying the title will receive a green MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armour – as sported by the Master Chief himself …

Unimaginably minted Premier League football team Manchester City has signed an agreement with EA Sports that will see the publisher go first with a host of City-related exclusives. Chiefly, the entire City squad has undergone 360-degree 3D headscan shots with a view to making their representation in the upcoming FIFA …

Edinburgh-based Jumpstart says it has enough work already to save £1m

We’ve received almost 800 nominations for the Games Media Awards 201, in association with Grainger Games. But don’t rely on others to suggest why you should be up for an accolade this year. Make sure your voice is heard by getting in touch now. You can nominate yourself, a colleague, …

Online vigilante collective Anonymous has revealed surprise plans to launch its own, censorship-free social network. The move comes after members of the group were blocked from accessing the new Google+ network. Many also had their Gmail addresses frozen. Called AnonPlus, the network will allow all members to – surprise surprise …

Studio now collaborating with Just Add Water

Gran Turismo, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros – these are some of gaming’s biggest IPs, but Microsoft has said that its selection of first party trounces them all. That’s according to Xbox CFO Dennis Durkin, who in an interview with IndustryGamers reacted badly when it was suggested that …