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Console and PC MMO the Agency is still in development, and is currently scheduled for release on both PS3 and PC in the latter half of 2011, Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has stated. There was a moment in time in our company where we looked at our own …

Though World of Warcraft may have been hogging much of the PC limelight today, it could be argued that it’s only the second biggest release of the day. What could possibly trump it? PopCap’s Bejeweled 3, of course. It’s the first proper sequel to the popular series in six years. …

Average annual bonus pay at £23,000 for the Japanese firm, reports suggest

Several key inclusions for the 'game-focused' OS

Acclaimed design specialists ustwo explain why user interface is everything

EA co-founder Trip Hawkins discusses the 'echo' between two merging game spaces

Tech compatible with Symbian, Samsung and iPhone OSes; Android and Windows Phone to follow

The commercial popularity of Capcom’s Monster Hunter series shows no sign of abating with news that the latest release in the series has got off to a tremendous start in Japan. 1UP reports that PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 3rd has shifted 2,146,467 copies in its first five days on …

Rocketing value of social firms questioned by leading investors and industry players

Raven Software has apparently renewed development on its previously-rumoured James Bond title. Major 007 fan site MI6 reports that a financial rescue plan for MGM has prompted Activision to give the game the green light again, having put the project on hold earlier this year. The game was hinted at …