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With 3DS just weeks away, NGP on the horizon, and continued growth in iPad and mobile, 2011 is shaping up to be a transformative year for portable games. But that means retailers will have to face up to some tough facts of life. These platforms are proving to be the …

Entertainment giant HMV will refurbish its 150 Oxford Street and Trocadero stores this year. The firm will use some of the 13.7m it has generated from the sale of its 360 Oxford Street to pay for the refit and upgrades. 360 Oxford Street was opened in 2000, but HMV – …

Sony’s pursuit of high-end handheld gaming content will keep retail in the mix – but not every game made for NGP will make it to the High Street. SCEE President Andrew House told MCV that the blockbuster NGP games, such as Uncharted and Call of Duty, will be released on …

DX11-supported tech 'a major milestone', firm tells Develop

Want to be as successful as Epic's design director? Bleszinski tells you how to become a 'power creative'

Mike Ambinder outlines the extraordinary potential of biometric feedback

Latest engine iteration to support PS3 and NGP development

Steam Guard to offer platform users 'greatly increased account security'

The MCM Expo has signed an official partnership with GameSpot UK for its May and October London events. The CBS-owned website will have a booth on the show floor, while a ‘GameSpot UK at MCM Expo’ stage will feature, which will include the latest trailers, panel discussions and presentations from …

Europe-based Localisation company unveils latest online iteration from San Francisco conference