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Microsoft has confirmed what may well be a popular addition to its Kinect Sports title – a mini-game called ‘Football’. A number of games journalists are currently getting their first look at the title as part of Microsoft’s Gamescom 2010 Showcase, with former German national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in attendance. …

Forum for games industry discussion in Westminster shuffles upper membership

GDC Europe: App Store developers need to think beyond $1 games, says Bigpoint CEO

Having just announced that it is to resurrect the Flight Simulator series, Microsoft has also confirmed a return for another classic PC IP – real time strategy series Age of Empires. As the name suggests this new title in the series, called Age of Empires Online, will take the game …

THQ has announced it will release the innovative uDraw GameTablet for Wii this Christmas. The new hardware is a drawing tablet that connects to the Wii through the Wii Remote, which can be housed at the side of the device to provide power. Players use a special stylus attached to …

Microsoft has announced the return of its popular PC series Microsoft Flight Simulator series, though something has definitely been lost in the transition – one of the words in its title. Now known simply as Microsoft Flight, the new game will be developed internally by MGS and will be exclusive …

Gamescom: 63 titles head to Windows Phone 7, including Halo and Crackdown

Web gaming platform firm streamlines uploading process for customers

GDC Europe: Ontario Technology Corridor sends its head-hunting execs to Cologne

European publisher Tradewest and casual games firm Intenium have set up a joint venture that will see new mass-market titles released at retail. The two have joined forces to provide ‘a unique online and retail synergy’ for the UK and French markets. First titles available under the Tradewest Intenium venture …