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THQ has confirmed that it will now not be publishing SimBin’s upcoming Xbox 360 title GTR Racing, consumer games portal CVG is reporting. GTR, a hardcore racing title, has already enjoyed much success on PC, and THQ was due to publish the Xbox 360 version this Spring. "THQ and SimBin …

A translation from Finnish games mag Magaza Pelaaja courtesy of games blog Kotaku claims that Ubisoft’s next outing for stealthy gaming superstar Sam Fisher will be dubbed Splinter Cell: Conviction. After dabbling with the idea of turning his back on the government in the last outing, Double Agent, this new …

Microsoft is to acquire ScreenTonic, the French mobile advertising specialist, in a move that signals a major acceleration of the Seattle giant’s mobile ambitions. The move for Screentonic is another landmark deal in a frantic period that has seen a mad scramble for position in digital advertising. Observers have been …

Canadian operation to create 200 more jobs in next two years.

Dare To Be Digital winners will be put on shortlist for new trophy.

Deadline set for Tuesday, May 15th.

Sony’s PSP Go!Cam launches on May 16th for £34.99.

Sony Online Entertainment discussing strategy, possible acquisition on the cards.

Colony Studios to specialise in MMO gaming.

French developer to deliver two new DS titles later this year.