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MMO technology company Simutronics has seen its HeroEngine tool licensed by three developers - one of which is Virgin Games UK, which plans to use the software to power its A World Of My Own online world.

Following Sony's much-discussed PlayStation Home announcement earlier this week, Microsoft's Chris Satchell has talked down the service, telling CVG that it is "not a very game-centric approach".

Microsoft’s 360 action romp Gears Of War has picked up three awards at the annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

Virtools is working on next-gen tools for prototyping and production on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Artificial intelligence tools company Engenuity has released version five of its AI.implant middleware.

In the latest in a long line of acquisitions, UK studio Rebellion has snapped up Archer Maclean’s Mercury developer Awesome Developments.

Tools firm Emergent has made a number of announcements at GDC, including details of its PS3-supporting tech, new licensees and key staff hires.

Crytek's CryEngine2 has been getting its first public showing at GDC - and now it has its first official licensee, too.

Academy Award-winning mo-cap company Vicon has unveiled a new system specifically designed for games developers and small studios.

PS3 developers now have access to Vicious Cycle's Vicious Engine as the company joins Sony's Tools and Middleware licence programme.