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Founder of Facebook game giant to open November conference

One of the best selling games on the Apple iTunes App Store is apparently making the move to console, according to an admission from its developer to The Sun. Speaking to the UK newspaper, Rovio co-founder Joe Wee stated that the studio is also releasing [Angry Birds] on Nintendo DS, …

The Edinburgh gathering offers a lot more than just competition

Angry Birds, having amassed a fortune in the App Store, is set for digital expansion

New title places user-generated content at the heart of the gameplay experience

Looking to follow on from the template laid down by Sony’s LittleBigPlanet, the EA Play label has announced a brand new console title called Create that takes the idea of user-created content and constructs an entire level-based game around it. Developed by EA Bright Light, Create focuses on the creation …

Scottish indie backs digital games development as a testing ground for proprietary engines

Very much in keeping with the mass-market success already enjoyed by Nintendo in the handheld market, the platform holder has announced a brand new title that looks to tap into the female lifestyle sector. Called Face Training, the game looks to strengthen and relax six different areas of your face …

Mark Rein looks into the creation of the new online role-player Tera Online, created with UE3

EA has detailed the goodies that are set to be included in the Limited Edition version of upcoming FPS Medal of Honor. Chief amongst the offerings is the inclusion of an invitation for the beta of next year’s high-profile FPS Battlefield 3, which is currently in development at EA-owned Swedish …