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Precedent set as Edge Games is denied copyright claim against EA and DICE's Mirror's Edge

Director of global business Carl Jones outlines the updates

As rumours persist that the Unreal Engine vendor has bought the APB IP

Toshiba has unveiled what it claims are the world’s first LCD TVs that allow viewers to watch in 3D without the need for special glasses. The new REGZA GL1 series consists of the 20-inch 20GL1 and the 12-inch 12GL1. Both products will be available in Japan from the end of …

Just a few years ago people were predicting the death of the 2D fighting game – now Capcom hopes to build on the success of last year’s Street Fighter IV by bettering it at retail with next year’s Marvel vs Capcom 3. MvC3 has a more broadly appealing/recognizable brand with …

UK outsourcer promises rapid-turnaround on facial animation at all production stages

Not all independent retailers are struggling, with Grainger Games and Alworths opening new stores this week. Grainger Games will open its 40th store today (Friday, October 1st) in Liverpool. The new outlet can be found in the City Centre on Lord Street, and the opening day is being attended by …

Blizzard has announced that the upcoming World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion for PC and Mac will be released on December 7th, alleviating fears that it could miss 2010 altogether. A Collector’s edition SKU will be available from retail, while the game can also be purchased digitally from the Blizzard store. …

Developer and publisher Rockstar has won substantial” damages from The Daily Star following its claim in July that the company was planning a new Grand Theft Auto based on the Rothbury shootings. The Daily Star report centred on a mocked-up cover for the fictional title. The author of the story, …

John Pleasants to share top job with Yahoo head James Pitaro