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Full versions of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 shooter Halo Reach have arrived on internet file-sharing sites. At the time of writing over ten different downloads are currently available. The development follows news over the weekend that hackers had managed to obtain the full game from Microsoft’s press version of Xbox Live. …

Internet service provider Demon has introduced a new service which promises a faster broadband connection for the gaming community. Demon Game Pro prioritises game traffic, is low latency and comes with a free wireless router for 21.99 per month. Other benefits include no off-peak usage restrictions, 24-hour customer support, speeds …

Government arm says a game that includes the Taliban is for consumers to judge, not retailers

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days has shot straight to the top of the ELSPA GfK Chart-Track All formats Top 40 on its first week of release in the UK. Last week publisher Square Enix told MCV that it expected the game to claim the top spot thanks to the …

Longstanding Gateshead-based group wants to expand in the wake of RTWâ??s collapse

Senior management offering opportunities to former RTW and Cohort staff

New engine Prime touted as â??first ever browser-based 3D MMO engineâ??

Defence Secretary Liam Fox â??disgusted and angryâ?? with Medal Of Honor Reboot

Biz dev agency has spoken to 'dozens' of developers willing to go solo

Channel 4 invests £1m in Tag and Dynamo to make new games; Scottish games documentary in the works, too