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John Broomhall talks to SCEE principal audio programmer Nicolas Fournel about the future

Following reports of a change to the d-pad on the default Xbox 360 controller, Microsoft has confirmed that a revision to the popular peripheral is in the works. Joystiq reported last night that the platform holder was working on a new design for the d-pad that, when turned 90 degrees, …

Activision has announced that console flight sim Apache: Air Assault will be released in the UK for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on November 19th. The title is being released in the US on November 9th. Apache: Air Assault being developed independent Russian studio Gaijin Entertainment which was the outfit …

Spil Games boss believes the days are numbered for Adobeâ??s platform in the mobile space

AI middleware group says it will use the money to bolster sales and support

Miniclip has opened a new business unit focused on mobile, initially with iOS and Android, with more smartphone platforms to follow. Mobile offers a new revenue stream for sites like Miniclip, which hope their big online audiences – it has 57 million – will follow them to mobile. In addition, …

Google is continuing to invest heavily in social gaming firms ahead of a widely expected reveal of its new games division. The search engine giant has now acquired Canadian start-up studio SocialDeck, following recent buyouts of fellow social game groups Jambool and Slide, as well as reportedly investing some $200 …

SCEA has released pictures of its Limited Edition God of War: Ghost of Sparta Entertainment Pack, which has confirmed for launch in the US on November 2nd. The SKU will include a two-coloured red and black PSP-3000, a copy of the game, a voucher to download a full copy of …

Project manager Erik Johnson on turning a quaint puzzle game into a triple-A product

Nintendo has confirmed that it is to cut $20 off the price of its two most recent versions of the DS in North America from September 12th. The DSi will drop from $169.99 to $149.99 and the larger DSi XL will fall from $189.99 to $169.99. The older DS will …