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Sony expects the current ‘fat’ Vita model to have disappeared from the UK High Street in the very near future. The company this morning confirmed the launch of the PlayStation Vita Slim next month and has now confirmed that the device is a direct replacement for the current model. "[The …

Nintendo president Saturo Iwata this morning outlined his vision for the saving of Nintendo. It’s not a short document, In fact, it’s an incredibly long one that touches on a huge number of subjects, some of which are predictable and some of which are surprising. Here MCV highlights the key …

Unifying Nintendo Network ID across both platforms was the first step

The publisher is offering free copies of AC IV: Black Flag and AC III to those who buy Elder Scrolls Online through uPlay. Consumers who pre-order the Bethesda MMO from Ubisoft’s digital store will also receive a free copy of the latest Assassin’s Creed. Launching as both physical and digital …

Thatgamecompany’s John Nesky discusses the key skills needed for his role in emotional interaction

Trade bodies call for consistent global approach

Iwata briefs investors on platform holder's plans to engage consumers "outside the realm of video games"

See Improbable, Creative Assembly and a host of the UK’s finest developers mixing it up at this month’s pub quiz

New principles call on game industry to be upfront on IAPs in children's games