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In a surprise announcement, Ubisoft has revealed that a brand new Prince of Persia game is in development and will be released in May of next year – to coincide with the theatrical release of the associated movie. Dubbed Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, the game hopes to build …

Popular game engine will simulate, archive and allow investigators to interact with crime scenes

Studio of former Autodesk exec releases Dr Seuss iPhone App

Game body Indievision asks: Why does Apple remove content at the mere request of a third-party?

Shareholders praise Xendexâ??s progression through the recession

Real-world criminal nabbed in conjunction with Police e-Crime Cyber Unit

New publisher Tradewest Games has signed a deal with Austrian IP holder JoWooD to handle sales for the firm’s games in the UK. Tradewest will also manage the company’s titles in other European markets – building on its existing agreement to handle JoWooD products in France. We are happy to …

Long-standing GAME Group marketing head Anna Macario has left the retailer, MCV can reveal. The popular exec leaves her position as the company’s marketing director, a role that she has held since August 2004. Macario originally joined the group as head of marketing in November 1998. Previous to her time …

New title Foto Face uses DSi camera and microphone, boasts Facebook functions

Stalwart developer denies move to new facility in Birmingham