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The anticipated Android version of Mojang’s PC hit Minecraft is to enjoy a period of times exclusivity on Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play. Mobile versions of the game for iOS and Android were announced in February. It’s not the first time Sony Ericsson has struck an exclusivity deal on a big …

Wall Street awaiting initial public offering of online games giant

Sony has confirmed reports of a security breach on some of its Greek Sony Music Entertainment sites. "Sony Music Entertainment Greece learned late Sunday about a data breach involving certain Sony Music Greece websites," a statement read. "These sites, which were artist websites allowing fans to sign up for newsletters, …

[Sponsored feature] Intel shares some top tips on creating great games from the GameCamp conference

Sam and Dan Houser, the masterminds behind Rockstar’s greatest creations, have extended their deal with publisher Take-Two. Long-term employment agreements have been struck with Sam Houser, Dan Houser, Rockstar North’s reclusive Leslie Benzies and other key members of the creative team. Take-Two described the deal as containing "substantially similar economic …

Spil Games have introduced a new activity feed feature to their social gaming portals.

Take-Two has reported a 49 per cent increase in revenues year-on-year for the 12 months ending March 31st. Revenue hit $1.14bn while profits reached $53.8m. In the year before it posted a loss of $108.1m. Q4 revenues fell from $233.2m in 2010 to $182.3m, while losses for the period also …

Key members of Rockstar's creative team commit to extended deal with publisher

But new digital start-ups can fly the flag, industry veteran claims

John Broomhall speaks to Rare about integrating audio and UI