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Valve boss Gabe Newell revealed at the DICE Summit earlier this week that following his firm’s 50 per cent price cut to zombie FPS Left 4 Dead last weekend, sales of the game jumped an incredible 3000 per cent. Sales were so strong that they actually eclipsed those seen in …

Having leaked the news via its MySpace page last December, Sony has officially confirmed the existence of brand new Wireless SingStar microphones, adding that they will be released to UK retail on March 20th. In addition, PS3 users will also be able to take advantage of a brand new voice-only …

Second phase winners in Unreal Tournament 3 mod competition revealed at D.I.C.E

EA’s acclaimed PC game, American McGee’s Alice, is set to make a comeback in an all-new title for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game follows a publishing deal between EA and Spicy Horse, and reunites the firm with creative talent American McGee. This new project is a dream come …

Codemasters has confirmed Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising will be released on consoles this summer. Previously announced as a PC-only title, the publisher has revealed Xbox 360 and PS3 versions also be released, presumably alongside the PC edition. The game is a sequel to the hugely popular 2001 FPS title, …

A second company, Bonfire Studios, has formed out of the demise of Ensemble studios. The 35-person team is based in Dallas, and is currently working on an original IP to be announced within the next few months. Develop has the complete story – click here to take a look.

Extends Vision Engine trial period to three months for new studios

'Anyone who could draw a guy with a gun with a crayon could get funded,' says CEO of pre-economic crisis EA

Outspoken EA boss John Riccitiello has boldly stated that his company had become too complacent with itself, adding that the worsening economic recession could be a blessing in disguise” as it will force the entire industry to reform and clear away the junk”. Junk is hard to compete with,” Riccitiello …