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Stormfront Studios founder and president Don Daglow today told attendees of his GDC session that it's "impossible" to predict which games format will rule the new generation.

MMO technology company Simutronics has seen its HeroEngine tool licensed by three developers - one of which is Virgin Games UK, which plans to use the software to power its A World Of My Own online world.

Following Sony's much-discussed PlayStation Home announcement earlier this week, Microsoft's Chris Satchell has talked down the service, telling CVG that it is "not a very game-centric approach".

Microsoft’s 360 action romp Gears Of War has picked up three awards at the annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

Virtools is working on next-gen tools for prototyping and production on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Artificial intelligence tools company Engenuity has released version five of its AI.implant middleware.

In the latest in a long line of acquisitions, UK studio Rebellion has snapped up Archer Maclean’s Mercury developer Awesome Developments.

Tools firm Emergent has made a number of announcements at GDC, including details of its PS3-supporting tech, new licensees and key staff hires.

Crytek's CryEngine2 has been getting its first public showing at GDC - and now it has its first official licensee, too.

Academy Award-winning mo-cap company Vicon has unveiled a new system specifically designed for games developers and small studios.