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A close look at UE3's role in BioWare's sci-fi epic

Dark Energy Digitalâ??s upcoming title is set to be available on download only

One of the world’s most recognised hackers has claimed to have developed a method to ‘crack’ the Apple iPad – weeks before the device even arrives at retail. George Hotz shot to fame following his success in hacking Apple’s iPhone, developing a method for users to both use the device …

Square Enix Europe internal studio scales down operation

The man who will be filling the shoes of the outgoing South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson is said to be in favour of the introduction of an R18+ age rating for video games in the country – a move that would effectively legalise violent games. Current Attorney-General Michael Atkinson became …

Industry veteran adds his name to UK industry conference

After several weeks undisturbed at the top of the Japanese hardware charts, Sony’s PSP has finally been toppled – by none other than the PS3. Sony’s control at the top of the listings is perhaps as good a signifier as any of the changing times in the traditional video games …

Gordon Bellamy named chairman of the International Game Developers Association

Pt2: Studio head Mark Betteridge discusses the companyâ??s new purpose