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Title said will be released as the 2012 Olympic Games launches

The latest instalment in one of the world’s largest RPG series has finally been given a UK release date. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is the first in the series to be released exclusively on a handheld, and will hit DS on July 23rd. It’s scheduled to …

PopCap games shown running on Chrome Web Store

Gamebryo Engine licensed by Seoul-based Gorilla Banana Entertainment

The floodgates have well and truly opened – THQ has become the latest publisher to offer free DLC as an incentive for buying its games brand new. The publisher has confirmed that new copies of upcoming fighter UFC Undisputed 2010 will, much like EA’s FIFA 2011, only be playable online …

New York-based outfit says a UK base is â??absolutely something weâ??re looking atâ??

Richard Branson will use next month’s E3 in Los Angeles to unveil Virgin’s return to the video games business. MCV believes that a launch event is being planned, with Branson himself in attendance. This is a major coup for the US trade show, but also signals the return of one …

Swadesh Animation to use AI tools for upcoming MMOG title

Global entrepreneur will use E3 to announce details of online-only games service - and opportunities for developers

Global graphics giant Autodesk has thrown its weight behind the Develop Awards, and signed up as exclusive drinks sponsor for the July event. The only peer-voted awards for the UK and European games industry, the Develop Awards are this year taking place on July 14th at the Hilton Metropole Hotel …