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  Putty Squad remake out this summer

  For pretty much everything. 23

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  After children rack up huge bills, UK government announces investigation into "aggressive" in-app purchases

  Office of Fair Trading to the rescue? 230

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  Microsoft building "Cloud TV" platform for Xbox

  Sells off IPTV platform Mediaroom. 118

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  Designer who rebranded Microsoft in his spare time hired to work in Xbox division

  22-year-old starts this summer after completing uni. 55

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  Switching regions on your Xbox Live account to get a whole lot easier

  UPDATE: Mi-great solution now live. 48

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  Microsoft making Xbox Surface - report

  7 inch gaming tablet to debut ahead of the next Xbox. 97

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  This is what Angry Birds Star Wars gameplay looks like

  "I am your feather." 39

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  EA finds no joy in Zynga's collapse, reckons social gaming was overhyped

  "We always feel bad when people lose their jobs," EA's Peter Moore says. 46

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  Xbox 360 SmartGlass app launches free this week

  Compatible games include Forza Horizon, Dance Central 3. 52

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  Xbox Music strikes a chord tomorrow alongside Xbox Live update

  Microsoft takes on Spotify and iTunes with 30 million songs, but you can't listen for free on Xbox 360. 55

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  Microsoft unveils new logo for the first time in 25 years

  Spot the difference. 146

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  What video game developers think of Surface

  iPad killer or Microsoft's secret weapon in the battle for the next generation? 58

July 2012

• Microsoft sets a Q4 record with $18.06 billion in revenue

  Yet reports its first ever quarterly loss. 25

• Activision Leeds' first game to be Pitfall revamp

  Studio boss plays down Call of Duty factory label. 23

• Valhalla plans to launch Devil's Third on digital devices

  "We will continue to do our best to fulfil your expectations." 10

• Microsoft's iTunes, Spotify rival Xbox Music out later this year - report

  Music streaming for monthly or annual fee. 36

• Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons plans to make new original adventure with Beneath a Steel Sky, Broken Sword developer

  "Yes it will look like a Dave Gibbons game." 19

June 2012

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  What video game developers think of Surface

  iPad killer or Microsoft's secret weapon in the battle for the next generation? 58

• Microsoft appeals to game devs with Windows Phone 8

  "Based on the same core tech that powers Windows 8." 22

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  Microsoft to unveil iPad rival next week - report

  Coming zune to a store new you. 92

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  Xbox SmartGlass streaming service announced

  Internet Explorer confirmed for Xbox 360. 10

May 2012

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  Fake Angry Birds developer fined £50,000

  Scammed gamers with premium SMS messages. 31

• Babel Rising release date announced

  New Ubisoft god game on PC, PSN, XBLA, mobile next month. 12

• £10,000 prize for Virgin Media 100 Day Game Project

  Winner's fund in addition to game launch at Eurogamer Expo. 11

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  Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 Review

  Hedging your bets. 68

• Virgin Media, Eurogamer launch 100 Day Game Project

  Get your game concept launched at Eurogamer Expo. 20

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  Rock Band iOS case highlights EA's digital EULA policy

  Eurogamer unearths the buried small print. 68

• Microsoft clamps down on "racy" Windows Phone apps

  Trademark abuse also under fire. 13

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  Angry Birds Land opens at Finnish theme park

  First photos inside. 31

April 2012

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  LG ends Windows Phone production, focuses on Android

  WP7 handsets total is "not meaningful figure". 32

• Angry Birds Space downloaded 50 million times

  Fastest-growing mobile game ever. 22

• PopCap signs deal to license Peggle, Plants vs. Zombies merchandise

  Adult sleepwear and boxers coming. 11

• Xbox Live "Woodstock" music service to be unveiled at E3 - report

  Farewell Zune. 25

• Kinect Star Wars app on iOS, Android today

  Whether you're on Yodaphone or O2-D2. 22

• Zynga developing FarmVille 2?

  It's baaack. 16

• Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 release date spotted

  New trailer gives up launch timing. 23

• Ms. Splosion Man announced for PC, iOS, Windows Phone 7

  Smartphone version promises new features and game modes. 14

March 2012

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  Angry Birds Space won't release on Windows Phone

  UPDATE: Rovio backtracks, says it IS working on a WP port. 79

• Angry Birds dev sponsors Formula 1 star Heikki Kovalainen

  It's the winging not the taking part. 17

• Sonic 4: Episode 2 syncs Xbox, Windows Phone play

  Pick up your game saves on the go. 18

• Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances enters open beta

  Free-to-play RTS from Phenomic. 21

• Sonic 4 Episode 2's new physics based on Mega Drive games

  Sonic Team on Wii, Vita and Episode 3. 35

• Angry Birds Land coming to Finnish theme park

  Crowds will flock to it. 26

February 2012

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  Eurogamer Expo 2012 early bird tickets go on sale

  Range of options available including new Super Passes, with special discounts for Virgin Media customers. 45

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  Countdown to Eurogamer Expo 2012 begins!

  New headline sponsor announced, tickets on sale shortly. 54

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  Comedian takes on Choose Your Own Adventure

  "You are in a dark room." 6

• Sonic 4 Episode 2 screenshots leak from Xbox Marketplace

  Plot description, online and offline co-op confirmed. 13

• ZX Spectrum management sim series Football Director returns

  Out later this month for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7. 26

January 2012

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  Brink developer Splash Damage hires Enslaved lead gameplay programmer

  Marc Fascia to help with move to "additional gaming platforms". 22

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  Microsoft details Windows Phone 7 games push

  Must Have Games season starts next week. 24

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  Microsoft to phase out Microsoft Points by end of the year - report

  Transactions to be based on region set on purchasing account. 139

• Two new DoDonPachi titles coming from Cave

  Blissful Death for iOS, Maximum for Windows Phone 7. 14

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  Sonic 4 Episode 2 unveiled with teaser trailer

  No Wii version planned. 17

December 2011

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  Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 rating spotted

  Suggests release isn't far away. 12

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  Halo ATLAS app out this week

  343 offers real-time player data and map info. 7

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  Free Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone 7 tomorrow

  Search and even control Xbox Live content. 19

October 2011

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  Use Windows Phone to control Xbox

  Microsoft details Xbox Companion App. 50

September 2011

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  Patent suggests Windows Phone slider

  Xperia Play-style gaming controls spotted. 15

August 2011

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  Sonic CD console, mobile release coming

  With original Japanese soundtrack. 32

• Kinectimals, Toy Soldiers for WP7

  Microsoft details its smartphone slate. 11

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  Angry Birds dev Rovio aims for $1.2bn

  And pigs might fly? 42

• Xbox creator: games have defeated Apple

  Gaming is "highest calling" of any device. 64

July 2011

• Nice Touch Games talks Crazy Horses

  Ex-Sony London devs switch to mobile. 2

• Cave working on Windows Phone exclusive

  Deathsmiles dev readies new mobile shooter. 7

• Wii U a "natural match" for Angry Birds

  Rovio "not going to ignore Kinect, Move". 39

• Mobile tech to overtake PS3, 360 soon

  In two years, reckons John Carmack. 48

• Average UK gamer plays on 3.9 platforms

  Over half of Brits spend money on games. 52

June 2011

• Core gamers game 18 hours a week – NPD

  Buy 5.4 games every three months. 52

March 2011

• MS to declare end of Zune hardware?

  Focus will be on software - report. 37

• Resistance dev opens Insomniac Click

  Web and mobile division to focus on fun. 3

• Console games "dying" - Angry Birds dev

  Innovation now in mobile and social games. 88

• Epic reveals its next-generation vision

  "And it's ready today." 26

February 2011

• Jade Raymond: "We can be like the Borg"

  Resistance is futile. 34

January 2011

• Dare to be Digital open for entries

  Fancy yourself a game developer? 7

• Microsoft encourages Geohot's work

  Wants to send free Windows Phone 7. 57

• Alan Wake 2 to use Windows Phone 7?

  Remedy investigating console-mobile bond. 19

• PES heading to Windows Phone 7

  Bespoke creation arriving early 2011. 8

December 2010

• Over 1.5m Windows Phone 7s shipped

  MS: We're off to a "promising start". 65