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Microsoft has announced Fable II and Halo Wars have been added to the Xbox 360 Classics range. The two titles go on sale today with a lower RRP of 19.99 and new packaging that repositions them as part of Microsoft’s budget range. The Classics edition of Fable II includes the …

In scenes grimly reminiscent of a doctor turning of a long-forgotten patient’s life support, Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Live services for the now nine-year-old original Xbox console will be turned off on April 15th. The move affects both games played on the 2001 machine, Xbox 360-compatible Xbox titles and …

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New York General Attorney Andrew Cuomo says he has issued a subpoena to 22 leading online retailers, including GameStop, as part of an investigation into ‘deceptive practices’ which lure buyers into making unwitting purchases. In a statement issued last week, reported yesterday by Kotaku, the Attorney General said that, "when …

Lancashire CG specialist expands for 'strong 2010'

Runaway Facebook hit FarmVille is set to appear on Microsoft’s entertainment portal MSN Games and Windows Live Messenger. FarmVille is a bona fide social media phenomenon and social gaming poster-child, with 75 million Facebook players hooking up with the game, every month. San Francisco-based Zynga says it’s targeting further growth …

2010 'Best Simulation in Real Time' gong goes to CryEngine 3

Up to 35% discount offer for landmark trade event

Metroid designer and Other M supervisor set for landmark talk

Outsourcing studio brings its ten-year business to a close