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Early concept footage of what would later become Assassin's Creed has found it's way onto the web, showing that Ubisoft's mega-selling franchise started out as a Prince of Persia spin-off.

God save the Queen! Oh, it's not that one yet? Then I must wish you a happy, poetically-titled Early May Bank Holiday Weekend. Woo.

A report last week that South Korean mega-publisher Nexon was considering an attempt to buy-out EA was apparently a little wide of the mark, according to the news outlet that originally ran the story.

Marmite zombie actioner Dead Island is getting a Game of the Year edition according to UK ratings board the BBFC.

The PlayStation Vita, in its current state, is not a strong product, so says Nintendo talisman Shigeru Miyamoto.

BioShock creator Irrational Games has stressed that "we're still focusing" on a film adaptation, despite the project being knocked back time and time again.

"Once the boxes had gone, he [the administrator] did a walk around the store. He was asking us what we planned on doing next. If I'm honest, I was a bit short with him. He was saying, 'What are you going to do now - have you got any plans?' And I was like, 'I've just lost my job. I've been doing this job for two-thirds of my working life, if not more than that, working in a game shop. And suddenly I haven't got that option. So no, I don't know what I'm going to do now. First things first, I'm going to make sure I get the money that I'm owed. But I don't know, I don't know what I'm going to do.'

Draw Something fans will soon be asked to scribble advertising-sponsored words, paid for by companies like Nike and KFC.

PS3 farming role-playing game - "ooh, arr, I'm a farmer and this is my plough" - Rune Factory Oceans will be released on 25th May, Rising Star Games has told Eurogamer.

It's funny to think that Remedy, that most verbose of modern developers, actually started life building a grubby top-down PC racer. The original Death Rally boasted no existential angst, zero trench coats and even fewer spiralling monologues about the nature of morality, and thankfully nor does its glistening iOS remake.

What appears to be Game Informer's world-first preview of The Elder Scrolls Online has been splashed across the internet. In a nutshell, The Elder Scrolls Online looks different and plays differently to a single-player Elder Scrolls game.

While this was a wet weekend for most people in the UK, my own windows liberally speckled by rainfall, the skies over Divinity's Reach remained a beautiful hue of blue throughout. The weather was perfect for a short break in the city and allowed me to enjoy some sedate shopping on the promenade, a carefree visit to the carnival and even a chance to marvel at the engineering extravagance that is Uzolan's Mechanical Orchestra. Of course, while the charming land of Tyria has a lot to see and is ideal for a quick getaway, many of you will be wondering whether it's worth a lengthier stay.

David Hayter, the man who voices Snake in Konami's Metal Gear Solid series, has joined the voice cast for Kickstarter hopeful République.

Offering full support for twin analogue stick controls in Kid Icarus: Uprising would have been "technically impossible", according to the game's creator Masahiro Sakurai.

Microsoft's E3 briefing will be streamed directly via Xbox Live for the first time ever, the platform holder has announced.

A sequel to THQ's acclaimed 2006 PC RTS Company of Heroes is in development and due out in 2013, according to a leaked magazine reveal.

The wraps have just come off The Elder Scrolls Online - a PC and Mac MMO due out in 2013.

Nintendo launched its fourth major home console 10 years ago today in Europe. A decade ago, the GameCube was born.

The Sega Mega Drive Classics 5 collection launches on PC today, bundling together 10 creaky Sega relics for a mere £5.50/€7.50.

OTT open world actioner Saints Row: The Third gets a standalone expansion this Autumn on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, publisher THQ has announced.

Virgin Media is the first UK internet service provider to deny customers access to torrent sharing website The Pirate Bay.

Freshly liberated indie developer Peter Molyneux has signed up to do a Boot Cycle at this year's GameCity festival in Nottingham.

Ubisoft has published a gallery of early concept art for the original Assassin's Creed, showing off features cut from the final game.

I don't think I ever used the word 'asynchronous' before iOS took over the world, but it seems you can't escape it these days. What happened to good old 'takey-turny' multiplayer, eh? Why do we have to have a fancy new word for it? And while we're at it, what ever happened to 'skill' as a term of appreciation?

EA's (now withdrawn) decision to cancel support for Rock Band iOS has highlighted the cover-all nature of its mobile gaming EULA policy, which is largely inaccessible until a player has already paid for the game.

The Xbox 360 conversion of arcade shoot-'em-up Akai Katana will be released here next Friday, 11th May, Rising Star Games has announced.

The Leisure Suit Larry Kickstarter funding drive has ended. The goal of $500,000 has been surpassed. The final tally, including PayPal, is $674,037.

Since time began, Piranha Bytes' RPGs have always had one thing in common. They are "interesting", much as Oblivion was less "interesting" than Morrowind, and sipping coffee is less "interesting" than drinking Mr. Muscle. A peek at Piranha Bytes' releases reveals games that are ambitious, rickety and, above all, kind of a dick.

UPDATE: Rock Band iOS will remain playable, a new statement from EA has announced, despite last night confirming the opposite.

Valve's Gabe Newell has given his feedback on digital platform Origin. Now EA wants to know what you think.