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Sony’s plans to shake up the smartphone market are taking shape ahead of the UK launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. The device will launch on Thursday, March 31st, with six games pre-installed. Sony Ericsson says it is being backed by its biggest UK marketing campaign ever, and is being …

Microsoft has taken steps to identify users who used an exploit to duplicate Xbox Live points codes and illegally download content with them. Yesterday it was reported that some Xbox 360 owners had used the technique to stockpile points for free instead of paying for them legitimately. Microsoft has said …

Following its chart-topping performance in February, US sales tracker NPD has confirmed that Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops has become the best-selling game ever in the region. In does so after just four months on the market, overtaking Nintendo’s former record holder Wii Play. Capcom’s Marvel vs Capcom 3 …

Both Sony and Nintendo have hit back with new platforms to take on iOS, but what does 3DS and NGP mean for game developers?

The patent disagreement between LG and Sony has been lifted – freeing 300,000 stranded PS3s in Holland. Last month LG was granted a preliminary injunction against Sony for an infringement on Blu-ray technology, but now InsideGamer is reporting this has been lifted. The injunction resulted in 300,000 PS3s being held …

Indian base officially announced having already built server tech 'Membase'

The ongoing patent disagreement between PS3 platform holder Sony and Korean electricals manufacturer LG has hit the courts today, revealing the true extent of the debate. Dutch site InsideGamer reports that as many as 300,000 machines are currently being held by authorities, with 250k being seized at the ports of …

The new wave of motion-controlled games are characterised by very basic, human things. Dynamism and movement. Physicality. Whisper it: Sensuality. Or, more basically: Movement. Clapping. Applause. A round of applause, however, is something Ubisoft never got when it came to new game We Dare. The cheeky/sexy/playful/fun/sinful/kinky/quirky/light-hearted party game for the …

x Why is the Golf and Spa Day such a popular event? Richard Stickler, trustee, GamesAid: There are some great events in the industry for one and all to attend. I wanted to create an event that was not only prestigious to attend, but also a relaxing environment in which …

Prime minister backs Special Effect as charity expands its facility