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If rumours are to be believed, US publisher Electronic Arts has told Pandemic Studios’ Brisbane-based Australian office that it has been set free” from its ties to the company. Kotaku reports that the Destroy All Humans developer has been allowed to retain its original IP, staff and equipment, and is …

Rumours suggest that publisher has â??set freeâ? Australian arm of developer

Japanese fonts go vector with UI tech

Rumours have emerged claiming that Nintendo is planning to launch its new DSi in the North American market on April 4th, with an RRP of $179.99. IGN claims to have received this information from three independent sources close to Nintendo. The new handheld reinvents its predecessor by including built-in cameras, …

The PlayStation 2 is starting its ninth year in fine form with news that Sony’s hugely popular machine has now surpassed the 50 million units sold barrier in the North American market. CasualGaming.biz has the complete story.

The Joint Administrators of Zavvi UK Ernst & Young has today announced the immediate closure of a further 18 stores. 353 employees have been laid off as a result, bringing the total number of people who have lost their jobs since the firm went into administration to 594. Ernst & …

Binary Tweed visits classic genre for debut release

GAME has unveiled its first foray into the games rental space with its new online service – GAME Rentals. The service was formed in partnership with SwapGame, and allows consumers to borrow two games at a time for a monthly fee. GAME Rentals also offers unlimited play time with no …

American McGee predicts long future for segmented downloadable content

With interactivity the key point of our medium and engines becoming ever more powerful, is the day of the cutscene over? Our assembled writers weigh in...