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Crytek’s Rasmus Hojengaard says that his…

Crytek’s Rasmus Hojengaard says that his…

2012-Apr-30

Crytek's Rasmus Hojengaard says that his statements were not be to taken seriously

Harebrained Schemes successful in raising well…

Harebrained Schemes successful in raising well…

2012-Apr-30

Harebrained Schemes successful in raising well over intended $400K for new Shadowrun title

Future launches iGamer | Edge

Future launches iGamer | Edge

2012-Apr-30

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New Top Girl title from CrowdStar to launch on…

New Top Girl title from CrowdStar to launch on…

2012-Apr-30

New Top Girl title from CrowdStar to launch on GREE's new mobile gaming platform

Sega reveals Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed | Edge

Sega reveals Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed | Edge

2012-Apr-30

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Fable Heroes review | Edge

Fable Heroes review | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Offers glimpses of Four Swords’ elastic sense of comradeship, but lacks longterm value.

You can read this review in full in our print edition.

Our June issue, which goes on sale May 9, features reviews and extensive Post Script articles for all the biggest games, including Dragon's Dogma, Fez and Tribes: Ascend.

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Spectator mode added to League Of Legends | Edge

Spectator mode added to League Of Legends | Edge

2012-Apr-30

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UK ISPs must deny users access to popular file…

UK ISPs must deny users access to popular file…

2012-Apr-30

UK ISPs must deny users access to popular file sharing site

Release scheduled for this summer following legal…

Release scheduled for this summer following legal…

2012-Apr-30

Release scheduled for this summer following legal dispute with THQ

Angry Birds Space hits 50m downloads | Edge

Angry Birds Space hits 50m downloads | Edge

2012-Apr-30

That, the developer claims, makes it the fastest-growing mobile game of all time, beating its own previous records and suggesting mobile gamers agree with our Angry Birds Space review, which descibed Rovio's sequel as "considerably more ambitious than previous updates."
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Finnish studio Rovio says Angry Birds Space has been downloaded 50 million times within just 35 days.

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Rovio’s latest is the fastest growing mobile game…

Rovio’s latest is the fastest growing mobile game…

2012-Apr-30

Rovio's latest is the fastest growing mobile game in history

Microsoft’s biggest investment ever in live action…

Microsoft’s biggest investment ever in live action…

2012-Apr-30

Microsoft's biggest investment ever in live action is "not just a marketing piece"

Sony confirms God Of War: Ascension multiplayer | Edge

Sony confirms God Of War: Ascension multiplayer | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Sony reveals that multiplayer battles will support up to eight players, with customisable avatars, armour and weapons. Further customisation options will be unlocked once players align with one of four Greek gods: Zeus, Ares, Poseidon or Hades.

The newly announced God Of War: Ascension will be the first game in the series to sport a multiplayer mode, Sony has confirmed.

In a press release, Sony reveals that multiplayer battles will support up to eight players, with customisable avatars, armour and weapons. Further customisation options will be unlocked once players align with one of four Greek gods: Zeus, Ares, Poseidon or Hades.

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The Swiss finance firm that hopes to hook up…

The Swiss finance firm that hopes to hook up…

2012-Apr-30

The Swiss finance firm that hopes to hook up developers and investors for maximum returns

Richard Lemarchand quits Naughty Dog | Edge

Richard Lemarchand quits Naughty Dog | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Uncharted's lead designer leaving after eight years to take up teaching position at the University Of Southern California.

Richard Lemarchand, lead designer on the Uncharted series, has quit developer Naughty Dog after eight years with the studio.

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The life of the lone programmer | Edge

The life of the lone programmer | Edge

2012-Apr-30

After Fez's programmer says he misses being part of a team, Zeboyd and Radiangames tell us what it's like to code a game on your own.

Last week, Fez programmer Renaud Bédard told us he was unlikely to work with developer Polytron again because he was exhausted after working alone on the same project for five years. "Being a lone programmer is a great experience," he said. "You do everything in the game, but you never have anybody to learn from or bounce ideas off.

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David Braben to present Raspberry Pi at Develop Brighton | Edge

David Braben to present Raspberry Pi at Develop Brighton | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Raspberry Pi Foundation and Frontier Developments founder David Braben has been confirmed as a speaker for the new Develop Visionaries track at this year's Develop conference, which takes place in Brighton from July 10 to 12. Braben's session will be the first time the creator of Elite has presented Raspberry Pi, the budget $25 computer designed to inspire a new generation of coders, to the development community.

Raspberry Pi Foundation and Frontier Developments founder David Braben has been confirmed as a speaker for the new Develop Visionaries track at this year's Develop conference, which takes place in Brighton from July 10 to 12.

Braben's session will be the first time the creator of Elite has presented Raspberry Pi, the budget $25 computer designed to inspire a new generation of coders, to the development community.

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Story of the £25 computer revealed at Brighton…

Story of the £25 computer revealed at Brighton…

2012-Apr-30

Story of the £25 computer revealed at Brighton event in July

Sega Europe and US boss Mike Hayes to step down | Edge

Sega Europe and US boss Mike Hayes to step down | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Hayes has been fundamental in overseeing the repositioning of Sega as a multi-platform software developer and publisher following the company's exit from hardware manufacture following the Dreamcast. He was also involved in the acquisitions of Sports Interactive and The Creative Assembly, further strengthening Sega's first-party output.

Mike Hayes, CEO of Sega Europe and America, is to step down from his position this summer after eight years with the company.

Hayes will continue to serve Sega in an advisory role, but focus on a new position as trustee of the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust.

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Manufacturer’s stock plummets after financial…

Manufacturer’s stock plummets after financial…

2012-Apr-30

Manufacturer's stock plummets after financial results significantly under-perform analyst estimates

Hi-Rez Studios’s free-to-play title shows…

Hi-Rez Studios’s free-to-play title shows…

2012-Apr-30

Hi-Rez Studios's free-to-play title shows impressive growth

Prototype 2 the new UK number one | Edge

Prototype 2 the new UK number one | Edge

2012-Apr-30

Activision's Prototype 2 debuts at the top of the UK all-formats chart for the week ending April 28, keeping FIFA Street and FIFA 12 in positions two and three respectively.
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Activision's Prototype 2 debuts at the top of the UK all-formats chart for the week ending April 28, keeping FIFA Street and FIFA 12 in positions two and three respectively.

Last week's number one, The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Enhanced Edition falls to number six as Mass Effect 3 exchanges places with Kinect Star Wars, rising on place to four.

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While Mind Candy’s Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo …

While Mind Candy’s Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo …

2012-Apr-30

While Mind Candy's Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo breaks records on the Nintendo DS

Awesomenauts on hold after publisher goes bust (updated) | Edge

Awesomenauts on hold after publisher goes bust (updated) | Edge

2012-Apr-30

The Dutch studio's 2D MOBA game was scheduled for release this week, but judging by comments made in an email by co-founder Jasper Koning, its launch is now looking unlikely.

UPDATE: Awesomenauts will be released this week as planned, Ronimo has confirmed.

ORIGINAL STORY: The release of Ronimo Games' PSN and XBLA title Awesomenauts is on hold after European publisher DTP Entertainment filed for insolvency.

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Korean publisher snaps up three social gaming…

Korean publisher snaps up three social gaming…

2012-Apr-30

Korean publisher snaps up three social gaming companies

Enquiry will address price imbalance in the region…

Enquiry will address price imbalance in the region…

2012-Apr-30

Enquiry will address price imbalance in the region compared to other international territories

Leaving after 8 years to teach and work on…

Leaving after 8 years to teach and work on…

2012-Apr-30

Leaving after 8 years to teach and work on experimental titles

US and European CEO to leave this summer; Jurgen…

US and European CEO to leave this summer; Jurgen…

2012-Apr-30

US and European CEO to leave this summer; Jurgen Post to take head role in Europe

Paul Lewis steps down today, will continue to…

Paul Lewis steps down today, will continue to…

2012-Apr-30

Paul Lewis steps down today, will continue to serve on board of directors

German Game of Thrones publisher in trouble with…

German Game of Thrones publisher in trouble with…

2012-Apr-30

German Game of Thrones publisher in trouble with 180 jobs at risk

Theatre of the Absurd Collector’s Edition | BigFish

Theatre of the Absurd Collector’s Edition | BigFish

2012-Apr-30

Scarlett Frost, specialist in the dark arts, has been summoned to a luxurious and remote theatre in the snowy Italian Alps. Could it be that the infamous and diabolical Hapsburg Cube has been found and purchased by the sinister theatre proprietor, Dr. Corvis? The cube is said to imprison a powerful and ancient Babylonian demon that would wreak hellish destruction if the cube should break. In a moment of desperate confusion the cube breaks and the demon bursts forth into the souls of the Dr. Corvis and his young Daughter Bethany. The ancient theatre in the lonely winter mountains becomes an arena of spiritual war, between the darkest forces of the underworld and the cunning and esoteric mind of Scarlett Frost. But Scarlett soon finds out that the only way to fight a demon this powerful is to become possessed by one herself. Only then can she acquire a ticket to the Theatre of the Absurd. This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won’t find in the standard version. As a bonus, Collector's Edition purchases count toward three stamps on your Monthly Game Club Punch Card! The Collector’s Edition includes:

How a small studio from Newcastle engaged with one…

How a small studio from Newcastle engaged with one…

2012-Apr-30

How a small studio from Newcastle engaged with one of the world's biggest luxury brands