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Swedish studio 'hopes to have co-published games released by the autumn'

Warner has lifted the lid on an unlikely new video game outing for The Caped Crusader. Called Gotham City Impostors, the game offers an "exaggerated take" on the FPS genre and allows players to adopt a persona in the vein of Batman or the Joker. It is being developed by …

Sony has listed the titles that it will be offering for free once the PlayStation Store is back online. PS3 owners will be able to choose two titles to download for free from the following selection: LittleBigPlanet, inFamous, Wipout HD/Fury, Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty and Dead Nation. PSP …

UK developers give their reaction to the launch of TIGAâ??s new committee

HMV has clarified the confusion around its Brink trade-in deal. As reported all day, the firm had been advertising the offer alongside LA Noire. The deal said that if consumers traded-in Brink they will get Rockstar’s upcoming title for just 4.99. The firm then later reneged on this deal and …

At the time of writing MCV is unable to confirm whether or not HMV is to press ahead with plans to offer LA Noire for just 4.99 to anyone who trades in a copy of Brink. The offer was advertised in stores throughout the weekend, appeared in at least one …

Disney-owned social games studio accused of violating young gamers' privacy

The High IQ group Mensa will get its own 3DS game this year, courtesy of Barnstorm Games. It will also arrive on a variety of other platforms including NGP, Wii, Xbox Live, PSN and PC, as well as Facebook, Android and iOS devices. Publisher Barnstorm is aiming for a pre-Christmas …

Football Manager and Total War maestros beat expectations, publisher claims

Retailers GAME and Gamestation are to be the exclusive stockists of the Gears of War 3 Epic Edition SKU. Priced at 99.99, the pack will include a limited edition 28.5cm Marcus Fenix statue designed by Epic Games art director Chris Perna. As well as a copy of the game, it …