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Retail points to September release for Hitman
Online retailers have listed a September release window for upcoming Square Enix game Hitman: Absolution.
Inside Xbox UK scrapped
Microsoft has cancelled Inside Xbox in the UK and Europe after it axed the service in the US last week.
BioShock Infinite delayed to 2013, will skip E3
2K Games’ shooter BioShock Infinite has been pushed back to 2013 and will skip both E3 and Gamescom this year.
Starhawk release delayed in India
Starhawk, the PS3 exclusive from Lightbox Interactive, which was originally set for release in India today, will now be delayed by up to two weeks, Sony has confirmed.
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Future reshuffles senior Entertainment team
UK media group Future Publishing has made a number of changes to the senior management team for its Entertainment brands.
Sega not attending Gamescom 2012
Sega has revealed it will not be exhibiting its games at this year's trade and consumer show in Cologne.
Resident Evil: Downfall rumoured for 3DS
A third Resident Evil 3DS game is believed to arrive later this year, dubbed Degeneration-Damnation-Downfall.
Black Ops II could breach Infinity Ward contract
Treyarch’s next game in the Call of Duty franchise could be in breach of a studio agreement signed in 2008 by both Activision and Infinity Ward executives.
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Retail sales fall in wettest April on record
UK retailers saw a year-on-year decline in sales as excessive rain deterred shoppers from venturing to the High Street.
Dark Souls sells 1.19m units
RPG Dark Souls has sold 1.19m copies to become Namco Bandai’s most popular 2012 release across the US and Europe.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD hits next month
A release window for upcoming title Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD has been revealed by none other than Tony Hawk.
Company of Heroes 2 officially announced
THQ has officially announced Company of Heroes 2, confirming that Relic Entertainment is actively working on the warfare strategy sequel.
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Rune Factory Oceans
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Having established itself as a brand with a strong fanbase in its own right, the Rune Factory IP is no longer being promoted as just a Harvest Moon spin-off.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare PC arrives this month
Remedy has revealed a PC version of its previously XBLA-exclusive title Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is hitting digital fronts this month.
Portal 2 hits 4 million units sold, map editor DLC released
Portal 2 has sold over 4 million units since its launch, Valve has revealed.
Sony to stream E3 press conference
Sony has announced it will stream its press conference at E3 2012 next month.
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E-Xpress offers iPad as preorder incentive for upcoming games
Indian game distributor E-Xpress Interactive has kicked off a preorder campaign for games releasing over the next three months.
Namco Bandai profits rise 20%
Namco Bandai has generated gross profit of £1.3bn (¥167.5bn) for its financial year ending March 2012, but expects fewer games to arrive over the next 12 months.
No plans for white PS Vita in UK
Sony doesn’t intend to bring the Crystal White PlayStation Vita to European shores.
Minecraft shots revealed
PC hit Minecraft has been given the alcoholic drinks treatment by gaming café Loading.
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion/XL
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In Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion, players can finally put to bed that age-old question – could Ben 10 beat The Powerpuff Girls in a fight?
Blockbuster unveils VIP Gamer reward scheme
Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster.
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: India
According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent.
Capcom profits down after "sluggish" year
It may not have impressed critics, but Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has delivered the goods for Capcom at retail.
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