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Microsoft also considering Achievement and leaderboard integration with next XNA

Sony has confirmed that Gran Tusimo 5 will, quite definitively, be released in the UK on Wednesday November 24th. The game was for a long time due out on November 3rd of this year, only for a shock last-minute delay to throw a spanner in the works. However, Polyphony Digital …

A presentation slide from an Activision investment conference has seemingly confirmed that Bungie’s debut title for the publisher will be an online game for both PC and consoles. As BigDownload points out, the game will be Bungie’s first PC outing since 2001 title Oni as the PC ports of both …

A new Wii bundle will arrive on shelves this month to further commemorate Mario’s 25th anniversary. Nintendo announced the limited edition package will include a black Wii, black Wii Remote Plus, black Wii Wheel and two games: Mario Kart Wii and, of course, Wii Sports. Additionally, the console will come …

Develop suited up to drop in on Chris Hecker's innovative mind game

Entertainment behemoth Disney has hinted at a move away from console gaming as the firm looks to the growth being enjoyed in the social and mobile game sectors. The business’ Interactive Media division has just reported a loss of $234m for the fiscal year ending October 2nd – a slight …

The recent trend for including DLC codes in new copies of games and charging those who buy the game pre-owned is poorly targeted, according to Take-Two chairman (and in a few weeks CEO) Strauss Zelnick. Speaking in New York, Zelnick explained that US law clearly allows for the sale of …

IGN UK has launched a six-month talent search to expand its video and editorial teams. Entitled Game Changer, the initiative will see the popular games site hire undiscovered talent next year – specifically new writers and video presenters. Only UK residents over the age of 18 can apply. As IGN …

The North Carolina Technology Association praises the Unreal Engine vendor

Microsoft has announced that Alan Wake will be available as a Games on Demand title in two weeks. The Remedy-developed thriller will join a select range of Xbox 360 hits that can be downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace for the reduced price of 19.99. Alan Wake will go live …