Consoles

In its first strategic reposition ahead of the arrival of the 3DS some time later this year, Nintendo has cut the price of its entire DS range in Japan. From June 19th the super-sized DSI XL will see its price drop from YEN 20,00 (150) to YEN 18,000 (132). The …

With early iPad sales indicating that Apple could have another global tech success on its hands, one industry notable has issued the most damning verdict yet of Nintendo’s future prospects in the handheld space. As noted by Kotaku, Masato Kato, the writer behind cult RPG classics such as Final Fantasy …

Anyone who thinks PlayStation move is simply Wii on PS3 has got it wrong – that’s the message Sony wants to put out ahead of its more detailed reveal of Move at E3 next month. Several high-profile commentators, including the likes of Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime and analyst Michael Pachter, …

Richard Branson’s next venture will be called Virgin Gaming. Details still remain sketchy ahead of a formal launch event at E3 later this month, but MCV can this week reveal the name and logo for what has become one of the biggest stories of the year, and which we exclusively …

Kid’s brand MEGA Bloks will this autumn release a new line of collectible Halo vehicles that it hopes will tie in to the building hype surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Halo: Reach. The range is the only officially licensed construction toy series based on Halo and is designed both for play and …

If internet chatter this morning is to be believed, cult PS2 classics Ico and Shadow of the Colossus are both undergoing some sort of hi-def revision and are heading for a release on PS3. The Sixth Axis reports that the SKU, going under the name of The Team Ico Bundle, …

In a sensational report that would have even The Daily Mail recoiling in horror and disgust, a story in The Lancashire Evening Post – as spotted by CVG – has likened video game ‘addiction’ to taking cocaine. Counsellor Steve Pope told the paper: A lot of young people get themselves …

SCEA exec says bitesize games offering "has gone OK" but questions viability

Suspected restructure at the Entertainment and Devices division ahead of Natal launch

Sources reveal to MCV that the game's recent delay is to allow implementation of new tech