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It enjoyed one of the lowest profile releases in the history of the franchise but Microsoft has claimed that Xbox 360 strategy title Halo Wars actually beat the company’s sales expectations. "It was a big critical success," the creative director of Halo-focused development studio Frank O’Connor told CVG. "It’s still …

Championship Manager 1980s Legends has been announced following the release of ‘70s Legends last year. The football management simulation arrives later this month on iPhone and iPod Touch. It features all the teams and players from the era including Gary Lineker and Glenn Hoddle. Like ‘70s Legends, players can manage …

Despite the fact that hardcore Kinect gaming has been a touchy subject for the platform holder since the device was first announced, but Microsoft has returned to the topic with a fresh promise that its traditional market will be served by Kinect. "There are many [hardcore games] coming," Microsoft’s interactive …

Aliens vs Predator developer opens Facebook division

Sony has won the right to acquire the online IP addresses of anyone who has visited George Hotz’ website over the past two years. Federal magistrate Joseph Spero granted Sony its request to obtain the information, which it said was necessary to prove Hotz’ distribution of a PS3 hack. It …

The small micro-studios 'will be PSP2 and Xperia Play heroes'

Studio 'has returned to its studio-friendly roots', Yoshida says

After what can only be described as a tumultuous path to market, TopWare’s console RPG Two Worlds II has seen its UK release date slip yet again. Amazon is currently listing the game as having a March 11th UK release date, a week later than the most recent date given …

Good Old Games has spoken against DRM, saying that some of the anti-piracy measures in use treat consumers like criminals. Speaking to Adventure Classic Gaming, the site’s PR and marketing manager Lukasz Kukawski added that draconian DRM software” scares off potential customers. Treating a legitimate customer like a potential criminal …

Industry veteran and Sims creator taking augmented reality cue