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A major video game distributor in Thailand has vetoed delivery of GTA IV, after a teenager confessed to robbing and murdering a taxi driver while trying to recreate a scene from the game. "We are sending out requests today to outlets and shops to pull the games off their shelves …

Activision has admitted that Blizzard is set to play a role in the progression of both the Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty franchises. Speaking in an earnings call following the re-publishing of the firm’s Q1 fiscal results, company CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed that Actvision is ‘examining’ the possibility. Later …

The nominations process for the Games Media Awards is drawing to a close, with the deadline for putting forward your favourites falling this Thursday (August 7th). There are ten categories for you all to consider: Games Magazine Games Website Specialist Games Writer (Print) Specialist Games Writer (Online) Mainstream Magazine Games …

Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime has confirmed that Diablo III is already ‘heavily’ in development. Speaking in an earnings call following the republishing of Activision’s Q1 results last week, Morhemie also confirmed that the series has sold 18.5 million units in total so far. He said: The original Diablo has been …

Microsoft profiles new systemâ??s limitations (and unknown potential) at Gamefest

New SF office for Korean Audition giant to continue Flagship projecs

Auto-patching app can collect user data for developers

Mysterious audio tech gets first public showing at Leipzig

DEVELOP 08: Solution to pre-owned dilemma may require retailer cooperation, says Frontier honcho

Caligari's 3D app now available at no cost