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THQ has ditched its well-known white-on-black logo in favour of a new grey and red symbol today. The updated logo will appear on upcoming games and products from next month onwards. It marks THQ’s commitment to a ‘new strategic and creative vision’. THQ president and CEO Brian Farrell said: Our …

Gameloft has hit back at critics who say its games are clones of popular console titles such as Uncharted and God of War. Several gaming websites have posted comparison articles and videos, suggesting Gameloft has borrowed content heavily from other titles. But the firm says ‘many games are just re-expressions …

Bungie has filed a number of trademarks which may give a clue as to what the developer’s next game will be called. The Washington studio has submitted the following copyrighted titles to the United States Copyright Office: New Monarchy, Dead Orbit, Osiris and Seven Seraphs. Bungie has also registered a …

Warner Bros and LEGO have announced plans to release a new line of LEGO Ninjago toys and game content. DS adventure title LEGO Ninjago: The Videogame, developed by TT Games, will arrive in UK stores this spring. The title allows players to embark on a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ single-player campaign, …

Registrations have opened for industry members to attend E3 2011 in Los Angeles. Exhibitors signed up so far include major platform holders Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, as well as big-name publishers including Activision, EA and Ubisoft. Registrations can be completed on the E3 website. ‘Qualified industry professionals’ who register before …

US doctors say there is nothing wrong with young children playing the 3DS, despite a health warning issued by Nintendo. The American Optometric Association even suggests that it could be positive for children under six years old to play the handheld gaming console. The group says if kids can’t view …

Age of Conan developer Funcom has reached an agreement to co-publish its latest PC MMO with EA Partners. The upcoming action title – The Secret World – allows players to create and progress their own character without the restrictions of classes and levels. It’s the third MMO from Funcom following …

Sony has unveiled a 3D headset concept that could allow gamers to play future titles without the need for a screen. It is worn like a visor over the user’s eyes and shapes around their head with in-built headphones, reports VG247. It features two displays – one for each eye …

MCV’s Recommended Extra dedicated to Mario Sports Mix and Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is now available to read online. You can flick through the pages or download the whole thing as a PDF. As well as everything you need to know about the making and marketing of the …

The key to winning the war of handheld devices isn’t by lowering the price of games, but by providing ‘great content’. That’s the view of Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime after being asked by CNET how the firm can compete with cheap and free games available on the iPhone …