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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 …

Bonfire currently working on original IP

Dennis Publishing took home the grand prize at the MCV and Xbox 360 Industry Pub Quiz last night. The team of media darlings beat the joint champs of the last quiz, Sainsbury’s and HMV. For the first time, the event took place at London’s Sway Bar in Holborn. With 52 …

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Leading US video games retailer GameStop has announced strong results for its 2008 fiscal year – and it predicts that it will see the same again in 2009. Total sales for the year ending January 30th hit $8.8bn – a 24 per cent increase on the same period the year …