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Third title in popular PC game series is due out in Spring

Doggie Dash is a time management game set in a busy pet spa

Remake set for later this year; DK Forever coming to PC, PS3, 360

US publisher Midway has today announced This is Vegas, a brand new title in its next-gen stable that promises ‘open world lifestyle action experience’ gameplay. The game, which is in development from internal studio Surreal, is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this winter. The game promises …

ANALYSIS: How the recent acquisition could affect developers

Western European conference Casual Connect hosts key execs from industry's fastest growing sector

The Conservative party has launched its childhood report, More Ball Games. The report is designed to discuss and understand the issues affecting childhood in the UK in 2008, which includes parental concerns about bullying and video games. ELSPA was asked to give evidence to the review in late 2007, and …

Official confirmation of EA Casual Entertainment game comes following GDC08 and E3 teasers

Developed at EA LA studios, the new title will be a family-friendly title offering ‘action-packed interactive activities’, and will be released on Wii in May this year. "I am a gamer myself, and I really wanted to create a video game that I could play with my kids," said Steven …

After a period of speculation and gossip, Konami has finally confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection will be arriving on PS2 shortly – in the US at least. The game includes the original PSOne Metal Gear Solid, the Director’s Cut edition of Metal Gear Solid 2 and the …