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The NASCAR game DOES have a European audience, as the game holds the top spot of the PSN charts for two weeks. Publisher Activision opted against releasing the boxed game in Europe as it is primarily a US racing brand. But fans lobbied the game’s developer, Brit studio Eutechnyx, for …

The stupid thing is we know it’s a lie. But in the modern world of tightly controlled corporate communication strategies, this is what we have to work with. Microsoft has tried to claim that references to the New Xbox made by general manager Brian Hall were not in fact about …

Codemasters has finally lifted the lid on the next game in its acclaimed Grid series. Grid 2 will launch on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next year. It was unveiled to the games press last week and was shown running on PC, giving the media a brief glimpse at what …

Mafia 3 is happening, and according to a report the title is being developed for next-gen consoles. An alleged 2K source spilled the news to Eurogamer.cz, adding that the game was originally set for Xbox 360 and PS3 but was pushed back to next generation hardware. The game is targeted …

Konami has detailed a slew of Metal Gear Solid digital releases heading to XBLA and PSN during the last couple weeks of August. The first notable date is August 21st, when the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection arrives for Vita, PS3, and Xbox 360 in North America. (A Europe date …

Cevat Yerli warns that tablets are catching up

Sony has announced that franchise bundles for God of War and Infamous will arrive alongside the previously unveiled Ratchet & Clank Collection later this month. The US Playstation Blog reveals the packs will run $29.99 each, and include bonuses on top of the series catalog. From the feature lists: God …

Industry veteran Trip Hawkins will deliver a keynote speech at NASSCOM Game Developer Conference 2012 in Pune later this year, NASSCOM has announced. Hawkins, an inductee in the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame, founded EA and the now defunct console maker and game publisher 3DO, before …

Adi Granov gives advice on breaking into the industry

Jason Rubin hoping new content will help turn around publisher's fortunes