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Such has been the success of the PC and Mac Doctor Who Adventure Game series that the BBC has confirmed that the games will return for a second series in 2011. To date the first three Adventure Games have been downloaded over 1.6m times, with a fourth release due out …

Cloud gaming firm releases tools for straightforward ports

Luminaries from across the audio sector to tackle every aspect of video game audio

Cult Xbox 360 shooter Earth Defense Force is to get a second next-gen instalment with confirmation from D3Publisher that it will be bringing sequel Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon to Xbox 360 and PS3 next spring. The first game in the series, which was a budget priced release on Xbox …

Trade bible offered gratis for 12 months

Unique attendee figures murky as event organisers count door walk-throughs

EA has lifted the lid on its feature TV spot for this year’s FIFA 11, which debuted during yesterday’s high-energy match between Manchester United and Liverpool. A big-money TV reveal has become somewhat of a tradition for EA, and this year’s effort carries on that spirit with a host of …

UK developer Sports Interactive has confirmed that its newest title Football manager 2011 will be released in the UK on November 5th. That day will also see the release of Football Manager Handheld 2011. Dates for other territories will be announced is due course. The game includes a new contract …

David Braben condenses the social evangelists' hot air statements into cold drips

AUDIO SPECIAL: Santa Monica's Steve Johnson looks at audio's relationship with narrative