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Xbox 360 was triumphant as video game sales surged in the UK last month, according to GfK Chart-Track. Taking in games sold between Sunday, August 29th and Saturday, October 2nd, the UK games market saw sales rise 23.5 per cent in value and seven per cent in units compared to …

It might be the sixth-biggest software market in Europe, but Spain claims one of the biggest consumer shows for video games – and it’s run by GAME. The first inaugural GAMEFEST 2010 came to a close on Sunday, October 10th, after attracting 40,000 consumers to its show in Madrid. A …

Publisher opens new studio giant in Canadaâ??s subsidy-supported Quebec region

With 14.1 million iPhones sold in its Q4, and quarterly revenues over the $20 billion mark, it’s no wonder Apple CEO Steve Jobs was uber-bullish during the company’s earnings call last night. Jobs – who doesn’t usually take part in these analyst calls – spent some time discussing the rival …

Apple’s powerhouse status in the consumer tech sector was reaffirmed last night with its reporting of Q3 revenues hitting $20.34bn – that’s up on the $12.21 seen the in same quarter last year and represents a new record for the company. Net profit for the quarter was $4.31bn – up …

Shares fall as Ray Ozzie prepares to resign

Digital downloads service sees 200%+ sales growth over the last 12 months, catalogue reaches 1,200 games

Tiga calls Govt to scrap planned immigration cap as studios struggle to find new talent

Appleâ??s indomitable CEO says the long stretch of custom Android devices is â??a messâ?? for devs

Silverball Studios on its fortnightly approach to coding