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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

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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

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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
DayZ developer Hall is currently climbing Mount Everest

DayZ developer Hall is currently climbing Mount Everest

The long wait for the standalone version of Day Z looks to have got a little longer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 3:11PM in News
Unity crams 15 different consoles into a single box

Unity crams 15 different consoles into a single box

Are you currently unsure which console you should invest in next? Well help’s at hand.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 2:38PM in News
US authorities look to ban violent games that don't exist

US authorities look to ban violent games that don't exist

Massachusetts assemblywoman Linda Stender wants to introduce legislation to ban mature-rated arcade games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 2:16PM in News
EA shutting The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society

EA shutting The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society

Three of EA’s Facebook titles are facing the chop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 1:10PM in News
GAME and Codies team up for GRID 2 lock-ins

GAME and Codies team up for GRID 2 lock-ins

Upcoming racer GRID 2 is to get its own round of GAME lock-ins later this month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 12:21PM in News
Japanese gamers face RRP hike for Tomb Raider language support

Japanese gamers face RRP hike for Tomb Raider language support

Tomb Raider fans in Japan are being asked to buy $30 worth of additional content if purchasing the game on Steam.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 11:56AM in News
Blackberry Z10: "Returns outnumbering sales"

Blackberry Z10: "Returns outnumbering sales"

The new flagship Blackberry Z10 seems to be in danger of turning into a commercial disaster.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 11:03AM in News
XCOM shooter loses its website

XCOM shooter loses its website

The future of 2K Games’ promised XCOM shooter is in doubt.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 10:40AM in News