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Top Spin 4 will hit UK shelves on March 18th for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. The latest instalment in 2K’s tennis game series adds a bigger collection of players including Andre Agassi, Serena Williams and cover stars Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Anna Ivanovic. It’s great to be included …

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GameStop’s browser portal Kongregate has launched what it claims is the largest ever collection of free games for Google’s Android mobile platform. The company said ‘Kongregate Arcade’ will feature over 300 free games based on Abobe Flash technology, resplendent with achievements, profiles and a robust navigation layer to create the …

Over 300 Flash games from one Android app; new games to be added; GameStop to promote at retail

Microsoft has announced the Gears of War Triple Pack. It features the first two games in the series and the All Fronts Pack for Gears of War 2. Other map packs and DLC will also be available to download for free. The bundle is due to hit shelves in the …

Facebook developer Playfish has announced that it has 55m monthly users worldwide. The EA-owned company has released a range of statistics showcasing its rapid growth since being founded in November 2007. A total of 340m Playfish games have been installed, while over 90m virtual items are transacted within them every …

Actually, triple-A development can be a dream job, says Insomniac engine director Mike Acton

The new Cannon Fodder may not make it to UK shelves. Codemasters has confirmed to MCV that Cannon Fodder 3 – which was announced this morning – is currently only planned for release in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The publisher also clarified that the game will be …

EA Sports has signed a new golfer as its ambassador for upcoming simulation game PGA Tour 12. Welsh pro Rhys Davies will wear the EA logo on his shirt during all golf competitions this year and help promote the new Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii game. The news comes following …

Regional networking body begins recovery plan as public funds dry up