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Danish block building specialist LEGO has revealed an intriguing alternative to Nintendo’s standard WiiMote – the Play & Build Remote. As is probably obvious, being a LEGO product the twist here is that users are able to build their own accessory. Well, partially at least. The unit comes more or …

Sega has confirmed that its HD remake of cult arcade racer Crazy Taxi will be released in the UK on November 24th. The game will cost 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and 6.29 on PSN. Although essentially the same as the Dreamcast original released in 2000, the new version …

Mobile games developed internationally now given platform support

Ever fancied trying your hand at EVE Online but been scared off by having to start from scratch in a game universe that’s been developing for years? If the answer’s yes, then CCP wants to make you an offer. Massively reports that the company will on October 19th release a …

Casual games firm scores high capital from mixed sources

Publisher EA says that Medal of Honor’s battle to make a name for itself in the already crowded shooter category is a marathon not a sprint” as the game gets off to a less than ideal start ahead of its release on Friday. Gamasutra reports that shares in the company …

Reports in the US are claiming Sony is to reduce the price of the PSPgo by a fifth at the end of the week. Joystiq claims to have word from a retail source that as of October 15th the machine will see its RRP slashed from $250 to $200. Sony …

Metacritic's founder provides a rare glimpse inside the world of the website

US sales tracker NPD will no longer release the number of games and consoles sold in its monthly report. Effective of October 14th, 2010 (when NPD releases its September data), the press will be unable to report on which consoles sold best in the US. The group is also changing …

GAME has announced it has sold all of its launch allocation of Kinect stock. An update to the retailer’s website reports that its initial batch of Microsoft’s upcoming motion controller has already been reserved. However, the company is still taking deposits for the device, promising customers that they will be …