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Online games publisher plans to scoop up studios and new titles, widens remit to Flash

Zavvi will disappear from the UK High Street this week, according to administrators. Ernst & Young has revealed that all remaining Zavvi stores will close on February 20th, with the loss of 446 jobs. However, five stores have been sold to Head Entertainment LLP – the new venture from Zavvi …

Popular visual arts conference wants interactive content

The newest version of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DSi, will be released in North America on April 5th, priced US$169.99. Available in blue or black colours, the device boasts new features like a bigger screen and built-in cameras. The device was released in Japan in December to strong sales. …

New product to be announced at GDC promises development 'at the speed of light', says firm

The Office of Fair Trading is investigating HMV’s acquisition of nine Zavvi stores. The body said in a statement that it was ‘considering whether arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions …

EA has revealed a number of new details concerning its Wii-only outing for successful survival horror title Dead Space, which is to be called Dead Space: Extraction. The game is being built from the ground up for Nintendo’s console and will tell the tale of the events leading up to …

The studio formed after the closure of Ensemble has official confirmed its formation – and at the same time confirmed plans to keep developing new Halo Wars content. Robot has a staff of 45 comprised entirely of former Ensemble employees, and was originally reported on earlier this week. The team …

Red Mile Entertainment has admitted that the release plans for their previously announced Sin City game have been postponed. Currently in development, Sin City: The Game is now set to ship sometime in "fiscal 2012”, according to the firm. Destructoid reports that the company is "currently in the process of …

The creator of both the Smash Bros series and popular Nintendo character Kirby is working on a brand new title for Nintendo, it has been confirmed. Develop has the complete story – click here to take a look .