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Cloud gaming firm 'ready to work with anyone'

Cloud gaming platform OnLive has had discussions with representatives of both Sony and Microsoft over a possible console collaboration for the service. OnLive already has some major publishing partners as well as agreements with key ISPs. Any possible tie-up with either Xbox 360 or PS3, however, would be its most …

Microsoft is fostering new relationships with developers in a bid to bring free-to-play gaming to Xbox, Develop understands. Several sources connected to the matter say Microsoft is, behind the scenes, calling on developers to discuss possible free-to-play game deals. This will be games that can either be monetised by in-game …

Ubisoft was crowned quiz champions at the MCV/Xbox 360 Pub Quiz in Holborn last night. The great and the good of the UK games industry took part, with IGN and Microsoft coming close to Ubisoft’s total of 56. There was also a host of spot prizes for each of the …

Activision is to release a new Limited Edition version for Call of Duty: Black Ops. The SKU was first outed by US retailer GameStop but has since been confirmed by the publisher on consumer blog Joystiq. The game will retail for the same price as the current title but will …

Microsoft will at a conference next month discuss the possibility of asynchronous online gaming across multiple platforms including Xbox 360. "Cross-platform gameplay provides publishers with a unique opportunity to delight players on any device, at any time, wherever they are," the description of the Asynchronous Gaming with Xbox Live talk …

A member of Namco Bandai’s European community team has admitted on Facebook that Microsoft paid for RPG title Tales of Vesperia to be an Xbox 360 exclusive outside of Japan. "Microsoft paid for the exclusivity the same way Sony paid for having Heavy Rain only on PS3," Charlotte Toci stated, …

Milo creator admits in-game navigation is a bigger challenge with motion control

A brand new officially licensed World Rally Championship game has been announced by publisher Black Bean. WRC 2 will feature all the cars and drivers from the 2011 season spanning 90 stages across 15 locations. In total 25 different terrain types will feature as well as variable weather conditions. Retro …

Just three years after it hit retail Codemasters has shut down the online servers for Race Driver: Grid. The move only relates to the PS3 and PC versions of the title. The Xbox 360 servers will continue to operate as normal. "After three years of service, 2008’s Race Driver: GRID’s …