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30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: Through the ages

30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: Through the ages

From the birth of Activision’s European publishing division to the rise of digital, System 3 has been involved in some of the industry’s biggest developments.

on Apr 17th 2013 at 9:51AM in News
Gran Turismo 6 for PS3 listed by retailer

Gran Turismo 6 for PS3 listed by retailer

Fresh evidence has emerged suggesting that Gran Turismo 6 is PS3 bound.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2013 at 9:44AM in News
30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: Q&A with Mark Cale

30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: Q&A with Mark Cale

System 3 may not be the biggest games publisher in the UK, but its impact on the global games market should not be underestimated.

on Apr 17th 2013 at 9:39AM in News
Significant layoffs at Indian studio EA Hyderabad

Significant layoffs at Indian studio EA Hyderabad

Several employees at EA’s Hyderabad studio have been laid off following yesterday’s news that the publisher was pulling the plug on some of its social games.

Sameer Desai
by Sameer Desai
on Apr 17th 2013 at 9:24AM in News

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Indian video games industry grew 16% in 2012

Indian video games industry grew 16% in 2012

The Indian games industry grew to Rs 15 billion ($277m) in 2012, recording a growth of 16% over the previous year, the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2013 has ...

Sameer Desai
by Sameer Desai
on Apr 17th 2013 at 9:10AM in News
Respawn Entertainment files 'Titan' trademark

Respawn Entertainment files 'Titan' trademark

Respawn Entertainment has filed a trademark for something called ‘Titan’ just two months out from E3.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 17th 2013 at 7:05AM in News
Poor Gears/God of War sales indicate disappointing March at US retail

Poor Gears/God of War sales indicate disappointing March at US retail

Financial services firm Cowen & Company has released estimated sales numbers of console-exclusives Gears of War: Judgment and God of War: Ascension, stating that the typically strong selling franchises appear ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 17th 2013 at 6:45AM in News
Bethesda teases upcoming title, not related to Fallout

Bethesda teases upcoming title, not related to Fallout

Following yesterday’s announcement that Bethesda has moved on from Skyrim’s post-launch development, the studio has released a teaser of what it has moved on to.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 17th 2013 at 6:15AM in News

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This is the OFT's in-app-purchases survey

This is the OFT's in-app-purchases survey

The public survey element of the OFT's investigation into in-app purchases has been revealed.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on Apr 16th 2013 at 3:53PM in News
Wargaming flirting with consoles

Wargaming flirting with consoles

World of Tanks creator Wargaming has taken its first tentative steps toward console development.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 3:30PM in News
UK listing for Animal Crossing themed 3DS hardware appears... and then vanishes

UK listing for Animal Crossing themed 3DS hardware appears... and then vanishes

Nintendo appears to be on the verge of releasing a brand new 3DS SKU in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 3:17PM in News
UK video games tax breaks in doubt as European Commission launches investigation

UK video games tax breaks in doubt as European Commission launches investigation

Having gained approval in the March 2012 Budget, plans for UK tax breaks for video games developers are now in doubt.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 2:49PM in News

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Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:34PM in News
Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

PS4 could launch at a lower price than its predecessor the PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:22PM in News
Last chance to lobby for Develop Awards

Last chance to lobby for Develop Awards

Industry professionals have until 5pm GMT today to recommend a nomination for the 2013 Develop Industry Excellence Awards.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:04PM in News
Ouya tech "is a generation old"

Ouya tech "is a generation old"

The tech housed in the upcoming Android console Ouya lags significantly behind many other modern Andorid devices.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 12:20PM in News

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Injustice: Gods Among Us delayed on Wii U

Injustice: Gods Among Us delayed on Wii U

Wii U owners will have to wait a tiny bit longer to get their hands on Warner’s Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 12:00PM in News
Say what you see - Catch Phrase the best performing paid game in UK App Store charts

Say what you see - Catch Phrase the best performing paid game in UK App Store charts

Cult TV quiz IP Catch Phrase is back thanks to hugely popular iOS app Classic Catch Phrase.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 10:46AM in News
UPDATED: Criterion's Ward is done with the racing genre

UPDATED: Criterion's Ward is done with the racing genre

UK developer Criterion is stepping away from the racing genre to “make something new”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 10:05AM in News
Bethesda's Hines admits to "concern" about pre-owned

Bethesda's Hines admits to "concern" about pre-owned

Will the next-generation of consoles kill pre-owned? Only time will tell.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 9:21AM in News
Castle of Illusion update unveiled, digital launch planned for summer

Castle of Illusion update unveiled, digital launch planned for summer

An HD ‘reimagining’ of the 1993 Sega Genesis release Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse has been announced for PSN, XBLA, and Steam.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 16th 2013 at 8:55AM in News
Planetside 2 Mobile Uplink app released

Planetside 2 Mobile Uplink app released

Sony Online Entertainment has released the Planetside 2 Mobile Uplink app for iOS and Android devices.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 16th 2013 at 8:35AM in News
Bethesda's Skyrim team moving on to next project, no more DLC planned

Bethesda's Skyrim team moving on to next project, no more DLC planned

The Bethesda team members behind Skyrim have moved on to the company’s “next major project,” which means the end of post-launch content for the game.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 16th 2013 at 8:05AM in News
Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles

Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles

Yannis Mallat, the CEO of developer Ubisoft Montreal, has claimed that the market IS ready for an always-on next-generation of consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 4:06PM in News
Persson confesses to feeling the pressure after Minecraft success

Persson confesses to feeling the pressure after Minecraft success

20m sales and counting – indie hit Minecraft is one of the most remarkable successes in the history of gaming.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 3:44PM in News