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It has been confirmed that Rupert Loman’s Eurogamer Network has acquired US publisher Hammersuit. The deal means that both IndustryGamers.com and Modojo.com will now both fall under the Eurogamer banner. The agreement also means that Hammersuit will take charge of representing Eurogamer brands such as VG247, RockPaperShotgun and GamesIndustry in …

Indie PC hit to get the official iOS treatment, creator Markus Persson reveals

Having emerged as one of the biggest indie games success of 2010, PC hit Minecraft is getting an official port to Apple’s iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. The confirmation comes direct from the game’s creator Markus Persson. Gamasutra reports that the port is being handled by Aron …

Full Moon hires up to 12 ex-Relentless devs; Debut project to be built in Unity

Popular iPhone games platform OpenFeint has announced that it is to go cross-platform. Much like Xbox Live, OpenFeint allows users to build friends lists, unlock ‘achievements’ and post high scores, all of which can be compared with friends. Now this same functionality will be made consistent across iOS, Android, Blackberry …

NASCAR The Game 2011 will not be released in the UK when the racing title lands on US shelves in March. The Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii game – developed by Gateshead-based studio Eutechnyx – was currently due for release in the UK in late March. However MCV can confirm …

Jagex and The Creative Assembly rally against coalition measure

Mobile games publisher Gameloft has signed an agreement with South Korean electronics powerhouse LG that will see a number of its titles come pre-installed in the firm’s new 3D smartphone. Gamesradar reports that first person shooter NOVA, racer Asphalt 6 and Let’s Golf 2 will all come pre-bundled on the …

Leading toiletries brand Lynx has today launched a new casual game starring UK pin-up Kelly Brook. It’s designed to promote its new fragrance ‘Excite’. In the game, players must use a can of the deodorant to tempt the angelic Brook from heaven. It’s great to be working with Lynx again, …

Trinigy boss says young game creators are losing out