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Publisher Activision will release a new Shrek game called Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys for the DS for Christmas, reported Next Generation . The title will be based on characters introduced in Shrek The Third, namely Dronkeys (the offspring of a donkey and a dragon) and Shrek and Fiona’s ogre children. …

With a general election looming, David Cameron has found a new ‘enemy of society’ to rally against: violent video games. The Tory leader has set out a new long-term plan to tackle anti-social behaviour – including potential curbs on interactive entertainment. According to the Press Association, the strategy will form …

Scott Guthrie has been named executive vice president for North and South America and Ian Curran has stepped up to become international executive vice president in a newly-announced re-organisation of THQ’s top brass. The moves come as executive vice president of worldwide publishing Kelly Flock steps down for personal reasons. …

Event to take place in January

Eye-tracking conference next month with machinima festival in October

Blazing Lizards' debut Dodgeball game signs to new indie publisher

Outsourcing firm chasing new deals as it targets expansion

Monster Lab described as 'Pokémon meets Tim Burton'

Chinese online media company uses Nokia service to offer free game trials and subscriptions

Japanese developer and publisher supporting new Nokia platform