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Microsoft has announced a limited edition controller will complement the release of Fable III. The accessory features a gold design based on the artwork of the Fable series, designed by the team at Lionhead Studios. It also comes with collectable packaging and an Xbox Live token that gives games an …

Bethesda has announced the Fallout: New Vegas Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively to GAME and Gamestation when it hit stores this October. Buyers will receive Lucky 7 poker chips, a recreation of the game’s Lucky 38 platinum chip and New Vegas-branded playing cards. A hardcover graphic novel and a …

Platform holder Microsoft has opened Gamescom 2010 with a serious statement of intent about what appear to be its very real ambitions for gaming on Windows Phone 7. We’ve been waiting years for the announcement of a portable Xbox… and here it is. In today’s market Microsoft was always unlikely …

GDC Europe: International event brand begins three-day stint in Cologne

Gordon Bellamy moves up from board of directors as association leadership reshuffles

Former Midway boss appointed head of Microsoft's new in-house mobile game dev team

Only Euro site dedicated to studios hits 105,000 uniques; iPhone app next

GDC Europe: Sony producer offers several top tips for convincing the money men

Kinect will be released across the UK and Europe on November 10th. Microsoft has announced the date for the device’s launch ahead of its pre-Gamescom event today. The news comes amongst a raft of announcements including the first firm details on Xbox Live’s integreation into mobile, and the resurrection of …

Dinah Lammiman gives some tips on achieving creative potential in hard times.