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In all likelihood, it seems Mass Effect 3 (ME3) could be the final part of the critically acclaimed trilogy, featuring Commander Shepard as the protagonist. All is not lost for the die-hard fans, as BioWare has promised to keep them hooked to the franchise with a flurry of single-player and multi-player DLCs for ME3 in the near future.

Treasury Select Committee testimony by bank's chief operating officer and senior FSA officials could shed light on scam.

London Olympics and Paralympics shaping up to be first truly 'digital Olympics' as media outlets, social media and companies step up coverage.

US states New York and Connecticut launched a probe into the possible manipulation of the London interbank offered rate (Libor) by several global banks, over six months ago

AAR is offering to end years of dispute with BP in deal that could see it acquire 12 percent of British oil major

GSK expected to pay $14 per share for US biotechnology company in hostile takeover after earlier bid rejected.

Riding on the success story of its epic blockbuster video game - Mass Effect trilogy, BioWare released its first anime prequel to Mass Effect 3 at San Diego's Comic Con. The first animation movie from Mass Effect franchise is created by Ghost in the Shell studio Production I.G.

JP Morgan revealed that the losses stemming from the Chief Investment Office's Bruno Iksil stand at $5.8bn and was due to systematic failures in risk management, models, monitoring and escalation.

JP Morgan reports Q2 company earnings, and reveals $4.4bn loss after Chief Investment Office's Bruno Iksil made one of the largest legal trading losses in history. Investor call to follow soon.

Singapore's fortunes could be taking a U-turn after it posts an unexpected contraction in its economic data, following a fall in manufacturing and exports

The global business environment these days has been woven in a more complicated interdependency that some volatility from China could jolt or immobilise the stock markets to as far as Sydney, New York and London.

After Bob Diamond resigned as Barclays chief executive in wake of Libor scandal, former colleague Rich Ricci emerges as favourite successor.

The four countries are tipped by ratings agency S&P to pick up the slack of slowing China GDP growth and others in the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of the faltering Eurozone economies.

According to an internal memo, HSBC will "acknowledge and apologise" for money laundering within the bank as it faces a $1bn fine from US lawmakers.

BioWare has announced the new multiplayer campaign 'Operation Broadside' for the weekend starting 13 July. That should keep you busy for some time at least until the Earth multiplayer DLC hits your Xbox console on 17 July.

A multi-billion dollar order for Airbus, UK defence investment in the pipeline and a new helicopter production alliance with AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters boosts the subdued atmosphere.

The highly speculated single-player DLC for Mass Effect 3, Leviathan, is unofficially confirmed thanks to Anthony Skordi - the voice actor for the lead 'Leviathan' character.

The pullout is bound to have serious impact on the beleaguered investment arm of the government-owned conglomerate.

This year marks the most pivotal year for China, as its government takes several unprecedented steps towards a more liberalised currency and market.

The multiplayer DLC is set to release on the Xbox 360 for free - thanks to the official confirmation from Microsoft Community member - Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb.

Chinese retailer will open flagship store just off upmarket Bond Street

After Treasury Select Committee criticised for grilling of Barclays’ ex-CEO Bob Diamond, the Agius hearing showed marked difference.

In the spirit of goodwill the acting Barclays chairman Marcus Agius, has announced that Bob Diamond has voluntarily waived his share awards worth up to £20m.

Norway's Statoil is right on top while Barclays is in the 71st position, ahead of Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.

Barclays' chairman Marcus Agius 'first aware' of investigation in April 2010, revealing two-year difference with ex-CEO Bob Diamond's account.

Emails between Tucker and Diamond, released ahead of the deputy governor's appearance before Treasury committee, show the level of detail discussed over bank's finances.

Game developer Rovio plans to release a new game played from the perspective of pigs before Christmas.

JJB, the sportswear retailer, said an expected boost in sales from Euro 2012 in the second quarter didn't materialise, sending its share price tumbling.

Yahoo accused and sued Facebook of violating 10 patents ahead of the latter's Initial Public Offering.