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As predicted by MCV , Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has officially confirmed the release of an official Grand Theft Auto IV bundle exclusively for PS3. The bundle, which become available on the day of the game’s release on Tuesday, April 29, will consist of a PS3 40GB model, a Sixaxis …

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EA’s Casual Entertainment Label will publish the video game version of Warner Bros movie Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince later this year. The title will be released this autumn for Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, Mac and mobile. We believe that the Harry Potter and …

Eidos parent SCi Entertainment has turned down an acquisitive bid from an unknown would-be suitor. In a statement on SCi’s website, the company said: The pursuit of an uncertain takeover proposal with consequent delay and risks to the Company’s proposed issuance of new equity to fund the execution of its …

Yourgametrade.com has opened, inviting gamers and indies to sell brand new releases and retro classics through its service. The website is also offering a free standard listings with a standard picture until 18th May 2008. From brand new releases to retro classics, Yourgametrade.com is the new home for gamers and …

SCEA president Jack Tretton has told MCV that the launch of PlayStation 3 was one of the toughest periods of his career so far. In the second of MCV’s new regular series of ‘MCV Legends’, the top Sony exec revealed that the media storm and weight of expectation surrounding the …

Remember how anxious we all were about the launch of PS3 – and that delay? Seems like an eon ago, doesn’t it? It’s almost as if it didn’t happen – a laughable bump in a trajectory of predictable success for Sony’s next-gen machine. For Sony Computer of America president Jack …

Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto IV has reached an all-time high as Sony and Microsoft battle it out to become the console of choice for GTA fans. Certain retailers have been offering free Xbox Live points and Xbox Live membership in promotion of the 360 version of the game, whereas …

London Studios' PS3 service delayed further as beta period expands

Whilst Activision’s Guitar Hero has ruled the musical roost in the games industry for years, EA’s Rock Band has emerged as a serious contender to its crown – and now it seems that the ongoing series may be taking a leaf out of its competitor’s book. Speaking of the upcoming …