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Sony is set to release a new PS3 bundle in the UK comprised of an 80GB SKU and a copy of the upcoming action title inFamous. The bundle is the latest move in Sony’s aim to provide value to consumers without outright cutting hardware prices. Confirmed via an Amazon.co.uk listing, …
Read More »Sony gives SingStar fans the chance to perform at Glastonbury
Sony is celebrating SingStar’s fifth anniversary by giving fans the opportunity to sing at Glastonbury this summer. The format-holder has teamed up with clubland brand Guilty Pleasures to run a series of Road to Glastonbury events across the UK. Events have already taken place in London and Manchester, with a …
Read More »Can free-to-play games come to consoles?
The developer behind the world’s most popular free MMO is in discussion with the main platform holders in a bid to bring the free-to-play model to consoles. RuneScape developer Jagex is aiming to turn console digital distribution services such as WiiWare, XBLA and PSN into platforms that can host free …
Read More »EA veteran to keynote GES
Game Education Summit will hear from one of EAâ??s first employees and designer of the seminal Madden series
Read More »International finalists join Dare to be Digital
Prestigious game design competition bolstered by four Indian contenders
Read More »WiiWare wins praise despite harsh payment policies
Nintendo finally receives praise for its digital service after issuing its strict and prohibitive sales requirements
Read More »How will retail handle the new PSP?
The next PSP might not be unveiled for another two weeks, but retailers are already debating the merits of the device. Sources have confirmed to MCV that the next iteration of the PlayStation Portable, which will feature a cosmetic facelift and ditches the UMD disc format, will form a key …
Read More »Are DS pirates losing the war?
Less than 12 months later, and all three of the websites have pulled these cards from the virtual shelves. And Nintendo has revealed the extent of its ‘aggressive’ battle against the R4 menace. It’s certainly great news. However, this isn’t the time for champagne and backslapping. A quick search on …
Read More »Sony to halve its 2,500 suppliers
Sony is set to terminate partnerships with more than half of its parts and materials suppliers by 2011 in a new extraordinary effort to save the company around 500 billion Yen (3.3 billion). The decision will see the company’s fleet of 2,500 suppliers cut to around 1,200. Those remaining suppliers …
Read More »Warner wants Midway for $33m
Warner prepares to acquire all of Midwayâ??s US assets
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