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SCE boss Andrew House says it launched the system in Japan first due to the lack of a market leader

Wait for next-generation Metal Gear Solid could be many months in development, due to 'enormous volume', says studio head

Whispering Gibbon discusses the potential of Microsoft Ventures’ London Accelerator to give new game studios a welcome boost

Two more of PS4’s PSN features have been reactivated by Sony. The platform holder announced last week that a number of features were to be temporarily shut down in an effort to keep PSN up and running amidst the launch rush that accompanied its UK and European release on Friday. …

Eurogamer, CVG, Edge, IGN and GameSpot – the biggest names in games media, written and edited by the smartest thinkers and the wittiest commentators. These firms pride themselves on their critical analysis, their in-depth reviews and breaking news stories. But do they matter anymore? Clearly a certain generation of gamer …

Developers offered API and tools support to launch games on Russian portal

Xbox One, PS4 to overtake previous generation in five years, says Take-Two CEO

New CEO expects duopoly of console market to be shaken by Apple, Roku

Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick believes Xbox One and PS4 will surpass the installed base totals of Xbox 360 and PS3 within five years. Games Industry reports on Zelnick’s investor presentation this week at The Credit Suisse 2013 Technology Conference, where he explained why he believes it won’t take as long …

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will arrive on PS4 sometime in April, Square Enix has announced. The publisher also revealed a PS4 beta phase will take place on Feburary 22nd, 2014 in North America and Japan – though no mention on whether Europe will be included or receive its …