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Read More »Next generation of Windows ‘to launch 2012’
Windows 8 will be optimised for 'a variety of different form factors'
Read More »360 tipped for Stereoscopic 3D
Microsoft will announce at E3 that it is to introduce full stereoscopic 3D support on the Xbox 360, Eurogamer claims. Xbox 360 already runs a number of 3D titles such as Black Ops and Crysis 2, but until now they haven’t run on true stereoscopic tech. This new update would …
Read More »Industry will move on from PSN crisis
The PSN downtime has cost the games industry millions of pounds in lost revenue, while new releases have hit shelves untested. Yet Kalypso’s new business development director – and digital specialist – Charlie Barrett says this short term pain will ultimately benefit the games market. If measures are put in …
Read More »Jagex: UK industry offers ‘fantastic opportunities’
Hard times continue, says CEO Mark Gerhard, but UK does not deserve to be painted in a bad light
Read More »Sony warns of full-year loss
PlayStation platform holder Sony has warned investor’s that this week’s full year financial report will fall dramatically short of previous expectations. AP reports that Sony now expects a YEN 260bn ($3.2bn) loss for the fiscal year ending March 31st. Previously it had forecast a YEN 70bn ($860m) profit for the …
Read More »Next Ratchet & Clank dated
SCEE has announced that PS3 platformer Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will be launched in PAL regions from Wednesday October 19th. In all likelihood that means a UK release on Friday October 21st. It will be released in the US on October 18th. Sony has also confirmed that a …
Read More »Casual smash hits coming to WP7
Some of the most popular casual games ever will be released on Windows Phone 7 over the next two months. This will kick off on May 25th with Hydro Thunder GP, the Xbox Live racer that re-imagines the classic powerboat game, followed by cutesy platformer Doodle Jump on June 1st. …
Read More »EA teams up with Jamie Oliver
TV chef and social crusader Jamie Oliver is to lend his name and likeness to Playfish Facebook game Restaurant City. The deal with the EA-owned developer will "offer players fun ways to engage with Jamie Oliver’s brand and share in his excitement and passion for inspiring people to cook using …
Read More »Anarchy Reigns slips to 2012
Sega’s upcoming action title Anarchy Reigns will not be released until early 2012 in Japan. The news comes from the title’s developer, Platinum Games, as reported by Andriasang. It has originally been pencilled in for an autumn release in Japan. Anarchy Reigns is the latest title to emerge from the …
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