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Sony has said that its upcoming PS3 Freeview tuner PlayTV is not being lined up for a European launch this July, with its actual shelf date remaining TBC. Amazon yesterday listed the device for launch on July 31st, with a price of just 59.99, though both the date and price …
Read More »Analyst: Games sales have peaked
Despite reports from both the other side of the Atlantic and closer to home that show gaming is continuing to defy the global economic downturn, US analyst firm Goldman Sachs has stated that it believes the market has reached its peak. Following its downgrading of US retailer GameStop’s shares, MarketWatch …
Read More »PS3 Home delayed again
SCEA has officially confirmed that its beta testing of the highly anticipated PS3 Home service is to continue throughout the next few months, seemingly pushing the official launch of the service further into the distance. An open beta which will allow all PS3 owners access to Home is now scheduled …
Read More »Tiga teams up with GDAA for tax break lobbying
UK and Australian game dev trade associations join forces to better leverage connections to local governments
Read More »UK CHARTS: Mario Kart retains pole position
Evergreen Sega title Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games makes it a mario one-two at the top this week as it switches places with SCEE racer Gran Turismo 5 to claim second spot. Retail promotions and heavy marketing boost Sega Superstar Tennis up six places to number five this …
Read More »ELSPA demands Government support
After MCV revealed last week that the UK games market saw its most lucrative Q1 period ever in the first three months of the year, ELSPA has applauded the figures – but warned that the Government must offer the UK tax breaks and other financial incentives to prevent talent heading …
Read More »Realtime Worlds snaps up APB rights
Develop has the scoop on the latest developments at the Scottish studio – head over there for more details.
Read More »Metal Gear Online delayed
After a weekend of technical woes following the release of Konami’s Metal Online Beta on Sony’s PlayStation Network, the publisher has officially taken its servers offline until it figures out a way to cope with the huge traffic heading towards them. The beta appeared on PS3’s PSN for download on …
Read More »Insomniac pushes for cease-fire in the development technology war
'Compete with content, not tech,' says dev behind Ratchet and Resistance with launch PS3 secret-sharing scheme
Read More »MIDWAY GAMERS DAY 08: Round-up
There was plenty of hoopin’ and hollerin’ at Las Vegas’ Red Rock Casino on Thursday – as Midway stormed thevenue with its annual conference on upcoming product. Over 400 press and Midway employees watched the likes of Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon, Epic Games VP Mark Rein and Midway CEO …
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