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A Japanese newspaper has reported that the PlayStation 4 will cost more than 40,000 Yen, which is roughly $430. Asahi Shimbun also reports (as translated by Gematsu) that the PS4 will release in 2013 and that Sony is in a rush to meet year-end demand in Japan and America. No …

With the way so much stuff is shrinking in the UK games market – the number of big releases is falling, the amount you need to sell to get the boxed game to No.1 is tiny – you’d be forgiven for thinking that the specialist press world around games was …

This week’s MCV – which isnow available to view online– talks about E3 and the much anticipated launch of new games consoles. We also analyse the January sales data in what proved to be a cold month for games stores. Plus, more on Disney Infinity, Skylanders and an interview with …

The biggest games magazines in North America and Europe are to launch in the UK, MCV can reveal. GameStop-owned Game Informer is about to start selling digital subscriptions to UK gamers via its gamestop.co.uk estore. Meanwhile, Gamereactor is to launch both digital and physical magazines, with the latter distributed as …

Double Fine and Words with Friends co-creator Paul Bettner developing for $99 console

Closing date for applications to start-up fund is Monday, February 25th

Members to receive 100% revenue share on Samsung apps for first six months

Are you a member of a local cricket team? Fancy the chance to star in 505 Games’ Ashes Cricket 2013? Then you’re in luck! The publisher has revealed a Facebook competition that allows folk to nominate any local cricket team for inclusion in the game. One UK team and one …

HMV will close almost 70 stores as part of its on-going administration process. The stores are listed below, and marks a key moment in the retailer’s bid to find a buyer – with Hilco UK the most likely candidate. Hilco UK – which owns HMV Canada – has acquired the …

Blitz education liaison manager appointed talent development co-ordinator