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Lighter, slimmer version of Sony's sleek handheld arrives in the Far East this autumn

Deal with Miniclip brings over 1 million DAUs to San Francisco startup's network.

Sony's next-gen console arrives in its home country three months after the US and Europe

Sony surprised the industry with the reveal of PS Vita TV this morning, but what does the device say about the company’s forward thinking? Put simply, it shows that Sony has ambitions to tap into what many perceive to be the biggest growth sectors open to core gaming. An alternative …

Journey and its contemporaries are leading gaming into a bright future, says Sony

Sony certainly thinks so. Shudei Yoshida tells us more about its indie vision

Sony has released a new video that shows its new PlayStation ecosystem in action. The Japanese short details not only PS4 functionality but also shows the new re-designed PlayStation Vita in action. Also seen is Sony’s surprise new reveal – the PS Vita TV. Admittedly, all of the stars of …

One of gaming’s most legendary figures has questioned the long-term future of Nintendo. Speaking to the BBC, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell warned that the Japanese platform holder could be on a "path to irrelevance" and that changes to the games market have left in a "very difficult position". "I don’t …

This university in the heart of Flanders is educating the next flock of development talent

Yes, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV is the UK No.1 for the third week in a row, but let’s give the first two paragraphs to Farming Simulator 2013. Another Deep Silver title, the unlikely chart challenger made its Xbox 360 and PS3 debut last week and claims a thoroughly wonderful …