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The first reviews of Valve’s Portal 2 have gone live online this morning and there’s every chance the space-bending sequel could become one of the highest rated games of all time. The game is now available worldwide through Steam though won’t arrive at European retail until this Thursday. It’s currently …
Read More »PSPgo RIP?
It’s been a difficult life for Sony’s UMD-free, digital only PSPgo. But reports are now suggesting that time has finally been called on the model. Andriasang has translated a report that, in its words, "appears to be run by a Sony Shop employee or at the very least a super …
Read More »Last call for Develop Awards lobbying
Deadline for submissions is 5pm today â?? get moving if you want to be heard
Read More »MS aims for Xbox 360 World Record
Xbox 360 Kinect owners will this Saturday be invited to take part in an online World Record attempt. Microsoft is hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘largest online 100m sprint’ this Saturday (April 23rd) at 18:00. Those wanting to join in must head over to Xbox …
Read More »Sony considers summer shutdown
PlayStation platform holder Sony has said that it may have to close some of its company premises in Japan later this year. The BBC reports that the move is being considered both as a response to the ongoing power shortages dogging the country following last month’s earthquake. The Japanese government …
Read More »Euro studio makes $125k in crowdsourced cash
Interstellar Marines project funded by pre-orders instead of publisher money
Read More »EA Tiburon bosses ‘quit to form new studio’
NFL man Ian Cummings and EA Sports exec Richard Wifall both leave publisher
Read More »Ubisoft restructures marketing team
A reshuffle at Ubisoft has seen the marketing team transformed as it shifts focus to bigger, broader campaigns. Former group brand manager for core games James O’Reilly has transferred to Ubisoft Montreal, where he takes up the role of international brand manager. Meanwhile, Phil Brannelly has left his position as …
Read More »Sony amends Move Starter Pack
A newer version of the PlayStation Move Starter Pack has been introduced at UK retail, MCV can confirm. Called the PlayStation Move Starter Pack 2, the new SKU is identical to its predecessor aside from the fact that it does not include a demo disc. "As the content is changing …
Read More »Develop Awards: Lobbying ends tomorrow
Deadline for submissions is 5pm Tuesday, April 19th; Event takes place July 20th
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