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Harbottle & Lewis Partner Alan Moss takes a closer look at the OFT’s report on the impact of microtransactions on children, and the implications it has on our industry… While the report describes itself as one that is targeted at protecting children – the report is entitled ‘Children’s Online Games’ …

Jules Williams, consumer retail analyst at Kantar Worldpanel, discusses whether the next generation of consoles has what it takes to restore the games industry… It‘s no secret that the past few years have been tough for the industry. Physical games sales are down by 60 per cent since 2009, with …

Minecraft proves that indie games can sell consoles, says Xbox indie developer boss Chris Charla. Charla is in charge of Microsoft’s new indie programme ID@Xbox, unveiled at Gamescom to attract small studios to Xbox One. There has certainly been system sellers that have been indie games – Minecraft is a …

The console and mobile games markets are very different beasts. But that isn’t stopping the industry’s biggest publishers bringing their blockbusters to the small screen. The likes of EA and Activison are bringing their triple-A franchises to the small screen to compete in the most populated games marketplace. Activision’s Call …

Tech shifts mean chip is 'finally usable in a console'

Retailer GameStop has confirmed that its store managers will each receive a free PS4 console. Joystiq reports that they will also receive six PS4 games – Killzone: Shadowfall, NBA 2K14, Madden, FIFA 14, Need for Speed: Rivals and Battlefield 4. They’ll also get upcoming PS3 adventure Beyond: Two Souls. While …

A new Wii U bundle starring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD appears to be on the way. According to Destructoid’s sources, the bundle will pack a 32 GB Deluxe edition of the console, along with a copy of Wind Waker HD for $349.99. The outlet also has …

A 12 GB flash-based model of the PS3 will reportedly hit US and Canadian retailers later this month. Engadget reports on a since-removed leak on Canadian chain Future Shop’s website, which showed the new SKU as available. The tech site also received a photo, apparently snapped at a US-based Kmart, …

Device rumoured to be on target for Black Friday launch

CFO says the Japanese hardware maker has invested shrewdly this time round