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Sony has struck a deal with pay TV giant Sky to offer video content to owners of its PlayStation Portable handheld games console in the UK and Ireland. The joint venture Go!View on-demand service will offer ‘comedy’, ‘sport’ and ‘entertainment’ programming packages via a monthly subscription, priced at 5 for …
Read More »No Xbox 360 price cut for Europe?
Following the news that Microsoft is to cut the price and phase out its 20GB model and introduce a new 60GB machine in the US , consumer site Spong is speculating that the move will not be mirrored in the UK. A Microsoft representative told the site: "The 60GB Xbox …
Read More »Warren Spector working on Pixar title
Legendary games developer Warren Spector, the man behind successful franchises such as Wing Commander, Thief and Deus Ex, has confirmed that he is currently working on a Pixar tie-in. Speaking on his blog, Spector wrote: My game (about which we will say nothing) has made amazing progress. My team and …
Read More »Too Human demo confirmed for tonight
Alongside talk of a possible new Geometry Wars title hitting the Xbox Live servers tonight , Microsoft has confirmed that a playable demo of Silicon Knights’ upcoming Too Human will go live in conjunction with the platform holder’s E3 press conference at 18:30 this evening. Too Human has been in …
Read More »E3 08: Geometry Wars 2 announcement on the cards?
Further to talk of a brand new outing for the Halo franchise , reports are also pointing to an announcement tonight of a fresh sequel to Bizarre Creation’s seminal 2D shooter Geometry Wars. Joystiq claims to have word from a ‘reliable source’ that the game is on the way – …
Read More »E3 08: Squadbased Halo title to be announced tonight?
Given the huge global and commercial success that was Halo 3, it seems a mere given that Microsoft will look to continue its Halo franchise at this year’s E3 – and rumours are suggesting that a brand new entry to the series will be confirmed at the Microsoft press conference …
Read More »E3 08: Schedule of events
It’s that time of the year again when the big three platform holders gather and announce the big titles and important developments for their platforms due in the coming 12 months. Microsoft has already announced a price cut for the Xbox 360, but rumours suggest that a motion-sensing device, ala …
Read More »US: New 60GB 360 confirmed; price cut for 20GB model
Microsoft has kicked off what could be a pivotal week for the platform holder by introducing a new 60GB Xbox 360 and cutting the 20GB SKU in the US. The new model will retail at $349, while the 20GB console has been slashed from $349 to $299 while stocks last …
Read More »MCV publisher acquires music title
The deal means Intent is now the dominant B2B player within entertainment and leisure markets. Its portfolio includes market-leading positions within print, online and events across music, video games, toys, home computing, cycling, mobile content and licensing – with eight magazines and 10 commercial websites. Agreement was reached with MTN …
Read More »‘Is piracy a problem that can’t be fixed?’
The thread had over 2,000 responses, all from gamers who either already own or were interested in buying one of these DS ROM cards, with one post detailing everything anyone would need to know about illegally acquiring Nintendo DS games – from where to buy the devices, to how to …
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