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Gem is running another trio of deals this week for independent retailers. Indies can pick two titles from the Classic range, and the shooter Halo ODST, for 14. Classic titles includes Gears of War, Mass Effect, Fable II, Halo 4, Halo Wars, Gears of War 2 and more. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Windows boss Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft as Surface launches with "modest" sales
Microsoft’s Windows boss Steven Sinofsky has, in a surprise move, suddenly left the company. No official reason has been given for the decision, but coming so soon after the launch of Microsoft’s iPad rival Surface it’s hard not to jump to conclusion – particularly when boss Steve Ballmer himself describes …
Read More »Next DirectX iteration a Windows 8 exclusive
3D graphics API only for new Microsoft OS users
Read More »Next iteration of DirectX is exclusive to Windows 8
Microsoft has confirmed that DirectX 11.1 will be exclusive to Windows 8. DirectX 11.1 is the next release of the 3D graphics API and adds, amongst other things, native stereoscopic 3D support, meaning games developed for it will have to include 3D compatibility. DirectX 11.1 is part of Windows 8, …
Read More »Master Chief conquers UK as Halo 4 tops All Formats charts
Microsoft proves the Spartan super soldier still has what it takes as Halo 4 debuts at No.1 in the UK charts. The return of Master Chief narrowly outsold the previous chart-topper, Assassin’s Creed, which settles for second place. The Ubisoft title saw its sales drop 73 per cent when compared …
Read More »X-Men: Destiny must be destroyed!
It’s common knowledge that Silicon knights lost its legal battle with Epic Games. But what came next is less widely known. Eurogamer reports that following its loss SK was ordered to recall and destroy any unsold copies of games it built using Unreal – namely X-Men: Destiny, Too Human, The …
Read More »Microsoft calls on indies with Windows 8 contest
First prize is a month's free PR for your Windows game
Read More »Gears of War amasses 19 million sales
Epic's flagship series has sold one million copies since July
Read More »Gears of War series exceeds 19m sales
Microsoft has revealed the Gears of War series has surpassed 19m units sold. The firm reported the figure to Joystiq, with the site adding that the franchise had sold 1m copies alone since July. While Microsoft wouldn’t share specific figures on Gears of War 3, it was previously mentioned that …
Read More »Gem cuts Xbox accessories prices for indie retail
The latest Xbox 360 deal from Gem has arrived, with the UK distributor giving away Xbox Live points and cutting prices on accessories. For independent retailers that order an Xbox 360 Wireless Pad with Halo: Combat Evolved, they will received 800 Microsoft points for free. Meanwhile, there is 25 per …
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