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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

Outrun Arcade studio snaffles the Blur lead designer

And so it continues. Last week Sony said it would permanently ban any consumer who has modified their console. Great idea. The problem is, hackers have already found a way to bypass the measures. Destructoid reports that a new hack for the machine allows users to manually unban themselves from …

The UK games industry is braced for another tense Budget report, as new indications suggest George Osborne could re-introduce games tax breaks into the finance bill. In recent weeks, and with the March 23 Budget looming, the government has noticeably cultivated more positive connections with the digital entertainment industries. Now …

Media division Metro Apps offers national buzz