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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 …

Interstellar Marines project funded by pre-orders instead of publisher money

NFL man Ian Cummings and EA Sports exec Richard Wifall both leave publisher

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 …

A newer version of the PlayStation Move Starter Pack has been introduced at UK retail, MCV can confirm.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 …

Deadline for submissions is 5pm Tuesday, April 19th; Event takes place July 20th

Battlefield 3 is getting an early push from EA with an FA Cup debut this weekend. Publisher Electronic Arts will premiere a trailer for the triple-A shooter during tomorrow’s Man U vs Man City FA Cup semi-final, on ITV1 – and the game isn’t even due until November. The ad …

Huge interest in the 2011 games design contest

'New controller has in-built sensor bar, features 6" touch-screen', report claims

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