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Should we have a Metacritic that rates game reviewers, asks David Braben

When you think of a Top Ten PC game, the likes of StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, The Sims and Football Manager probably spring to mind. You certainly don’t think of Farming Simulator 2011. But this quirky little niche game not only raced into sixth place in the PC Top Ten, it …

UK studio appoints new UI designer and international coordinator

Two experienced developers added to UK start-up

What is the Next Generation Portable? It’s the successor to Sony’s PlayStation Portable. It has a five-inch OLED touch screen with dual thumbsticks, a rear touch-sensitive panel and front and rear cameras. It also uses a Sixaxis motion sensor, Bluetooth and GPS. It boasts PS3-like graphics. It will be available …

Distributor EntaTech has reached a deal with Mad Catz to release new Tritton gaming headsets. Tritton products include the 69.99 AX180 Universal Gaming Headset, the 129.99 AX720 headset with Dolby Technology and the 149.99 AXPRO with True Dolby Surround Sound. All headsets are available for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 …

The vast majority of retro fans actually keep up to date with the latest releases – not just the classics. A recent survey by the Imagine-published Retro Gamer, which focuses primarily on titles from previous generations of consoles, shows that 85 per cent of its readership owns current gen gaming …

Chinese giant ChangYou is bringing its hit Kung Fu MMO to the UK and Europe.Digital distributor TripleACodes will help to distribute ChangYou’s free-to-play game Tian Long Ba Bu in several territories around the world, including Eastern Europe. ChangYou is proud to be able to announce its partnership with one of the most recognisable …

CEO blames own company for lack of accountability and failing to compete; Changes afoot

TV, audio and video peripherals specialist Vogel’s will launch its first PS3 accessory in the UK. TwistDock – a unique PS3 stand – is being released in the UK, courtesy of Realtime Distribution. Vogel’s product picked up the RetailVision Europe 2010 Award in the Best Accessory category. It holds the …