David Hing

Angry Birds film announced

The unstoppable omnipresence bird-flinging game is heading to the big screen in its own animated feature film.

December 12, 2012 | 09:29

Space Hulk going digital

The classic terminator vs. genestealers board game from Games Workshop is coming to Mac, PC and iOS in 2013.

December 11, 2012 | 10:04

Dark Souls 2 revealed

The sequel to notoriously punishing action RPG Dark Souls has been unveiled.

December 11, 2012 | 10:02

Total War dev wins Warhammer license

Total War developer The Creative Assembly has struck a deal with miniature peddler Games Workshop to use the Warhammer license.

December 7, 2012 | 09:12

Tax breaks for game devs announced

A 25% tax relief for games developers is planned for April 2013 according to the Autumn Statement.

December 7, 2012 | 09:11

Alpha Colony misses Kickstarter goal by $28

Alpha Colony has finished short of its $50,000 Kickstarter funding goal, making it the second time it has failed to hit its crowd-funding target.

December 5, 2012 | 07:54

Steam launches Big Picture mode

Steam's TV and controller friendly Big Picture mode has left beta and officially launched.

December 4, 2012 | 08:02

Zynga and Facebook end special relationship

Facebook and Zynga are bringing their partnership to a close early next year.

December 3, 2012 | 09:35

THQ Humble Bundle launches

The Humble Bundle, normally including a selection of lesser known indie titles, has launched a pay-what-you-want bundle featuring seven of THQ's titles.

December 3, 2012 | 09:33

Game Zero

November 30, 2012 | 07:06

Net-based game jam launches

An unconventional game jam allowing for entrants around the world has launched boasting an all-star judging line up.

November 29, 2012 | 08:08

Xbox 360 shifts 750,000 units in Black Friday week

Far surpassing Nintendo's new console, Microsoft's Xbox 360 has managed to sell three quarters of a million units over Black Friday week.

November 28, 2012 | 10:02

Ubisoft CEO calls for shorter console cycles

The length of our current console cycle has led to developers taking fewer risks according to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

November 27, 2012 | 08:21

Game Maker accidentally brands customers as pirates

Game creation suite Game Maker Studio has ruined game resources in several legitimate users' projects after an anti-piracy measure went awry.

November 27, 2012 | 08:12

Dizzy attempts a return

The classic Dizzy puzzle series is making a bid for the modern era through a Kickstarter project set up by the series creators.

November 26, 2012 | 08:18

Molyneux launches Project Godus Kickstarter

22 Cans is aiming to reinvent the god game for a modern audience in a new Kickstarter project.

November 22, 2012 | 08:45

Tolkien estate angered by downloadable Lord of the Rings games

Warner Borthers has earned the ire of the Tolkien estate for overstepping their merchandise agreement.

November 22, 2012 | 07:40

Double Fine launches prototype-based bundle

Indie studio Double Fine is opening up its internal game jam through a Humble Bundle.

November 20, 2012 | 08:16

Minecraft, Tekkit and protecting your losses

November 20, 2012 | 07:14

THQ sued by tattoo artist

A tattoo on an MMA fighter featured in THQ's UFC series has sparked a copyright infringement lawsuit from the tattoo's designer.

November 19, 2012 | 07:58

MLG, ESL and DreamHack team up to drive eSport popularity

Three eSports giants are teaming up to combine their efforts in driving interest and awareness in their tournaments.

November 16, 2012 | 08:06

Sony issues custom firmware ultimatum

Following the release of access keys allowing custom firmware-touting consoles on to Sony's PSN, the company is threatening to permanently terminate access for hacked machines.

November 15, 2012 | 09:17

EA denies Origin hack

Several Origin users are receiving emails to tell them that their email addresses and passwords have been changed without them requesting such changes.

November 15, 2012 | 09:16