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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

Several US education institutions lend weight to international dev competition

'Sole funder' Screen Yorkshire enters consultation process

Steam studio breaks new ground with PS3/PC/Mac multiplayer capability

505 Games has attributed its past successes to turning profit quickly rather than concentrating on high sales figures. The publisher revealed in an interview with MCV that it has never been unafraid of projects that other firms have walked away from, and sees these more as opportunities. Commercial director Ralph …

Codemasters has announced a third instalment in the Cannon Fodder series is currently in the works. Russian studio Game Factory Interactive is developing Cannon Fodder 3 for PC and Xbox 360. It will be the first new entry in the popular series since 1994’s Cannon Fodder 2. The game puts …

Social games studio sees quick turnaround in top position

Association states the health of workers is 'crucial'