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But GTA writer says 'silly' debate over violent game content has finally moved on

Rockstar founder Dan Houser has publicly talked about the next iteration in the GTA series for the first time. However, the exec has told The Times that he hasn’t even thought of a City to set the game in yet – let alone a plot. In a fantastic interview, Houser …

â??We know that other companies are currently negotiating,â?? says MIGSâ?? Lachapelle

Montreal International Game Summit director Alain Lachapelle discusses the upcoming event

After days of speculation, Square Enix has finally confirmed the released date for Final Fantasy XIII via high-profile online video reveal. The game will land in Europe and North America on March 9th on both PS3 and Xbox 360 – just a short while after its December debut in Japan …

Interactive divisionâ??s net loss hits $295 million â?? but revenues hold firm

While Sony responds to rumours that Twitter may come next

Miss Frank has been signed up to help launch Nordic Games’ upcoming Wii title We Sing. The X Factor contestants will appear at the title’s official launch event at GAME’s Oxford Street branch, performing a selection of the 30 songs found in the game’s setlist. To commemorate We Sing’s status …

MCV can reveal that 360 action title Alan Wake will be released globally in May 2010. A source close to the game told us that the Microsoft-published adventure – developed by Finnish studio Remedy – will be promoted in the style of a Hollywood movie”. MCV understands that Microsoft is …