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Steam owner and digital PC giant Valve has said that it would consider entering the games hardware race. Well, if we have to sell hardware we will,” co-founder and Valve MD Gabe Newell told Penny Arcade. We have no reason to believe we’re any good at it, it’s more we …

Double Fine director says developers are turning their back on closed platforms

Microsoft’s new Windows 8 logo ditches the Windows ‘flag’ that has been with the firm since Windows 3.1, choosing a new angled Window graphic similar to that used in the very first Windows operating system. "Using bold flat colors and clean lines and shapes, the new logo has the characteristics …

We won’t discover all the High Street Vita deals until tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean you can’t splash your cash right now and have the machine waiting for you on (or at least shortly after) launch day. Here’s a look at the deals currently available online for Sony’s new machine, …

Ready at Dawn action adventure title to be based on brand new IP

Crowdsourced investments begin to slow after show-stopping first week

Sony’s PlayStation Vita comes to market this Wednesday with a stellar launch line-up that should appeal to a wide range of fans. Here MCV presents guides to six of the games hitting retail this week: Lumines: Electronic Symphony Ridge Racer FIFA Football WipEout 2048 Uncharted: Golden Abyss Virtua Tennis: World …

Customer outrage as illegitimate app features no gameplay

We have put together a special magazine all about PlayStation Vita – and the 20-page guide is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via iPad. The in-depth look at Sony’s handheld – due to hit UK shelves on February 22nd – includes everything you need …

The wait is nearly over. The clock is ticking on the first gaming hardware launch of the year – the PlayStation Vita. Sony’s machine is a technical marvel. It improves upon the formula laid down by its predecessor the PSP by including a bigger, multi-touch screen, twin analogue sticks like …