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Publisher Ubisoft has announced that Driver: San Francisco will now be released this September. The game had once been down for a Q1 2011 release, but was delayed back in November of last year. In addition, the PS3 version of Child of Eden now looks set to join the Xbox …
Read More »MySpace losing Zynga support
Games page asks users to redirect to Zynga.com
Read More »No more PSPgo for UK retail
It looks as if the end has indeed come for the PSPgo. This morning reports emerged from Japan that production of the machine has been cancelled, and that no more stock will be supplied to the channel. Now a UK retail source has told MCV that they have received word …
Read More »Massive publisher support for Gamescom
This year’s Gamescom is on course to be the biggest iteration yet as publishers and platform holders alike pledge their support for the show. Event organisers Koelnmesse report that there are 20 per cent more exhibitors signed up for Gamescom than there were this time last year. We are clearly …
Read More »Rush of developers revealed for Festival of Games
Nintendo, Activision and Microsoft Games Studios among industry attendees
Read More »Portal 2 reviews are live
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 …
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