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No prize-hoarding as trophies are split between seven studios

There will be plenty of big-name games competing for consumer’s money tomorrow, and some of the UK’s retailers have gone live today with ads for the deals they hope will win them vital marketshare. Tesco is going low on the price of PES 2012, offering the game for 32.71, no …

Popular ‘90s arcade racer Daytona USA is returning later this month in the form of a downloadable Xbox Live and PSN title. The Sega game will feature improved graphics, compatibility with steering wheel accessories and online multiplayer. Players will also be able to experience the game in a 16:9 widescreen …

PlayStation developer also assures retail games can launch simultaneously on PSN

EA has confirmed that BioWare’s next sci-fi RPG will continue the publisher’s one-time code strategy. Anyone that purchases a new copy of Mass Effect 3 will find an Online Pass code, which grants access to the newly-announced Galaxy At War multiplayer mode. Those who buy a second-hand copy will have …

You only have a little over 24 hours to make sure your favourite rising stars from this industry is in the running for MCV’s 30 Under 30. Every year, the hugely popular feature highlights the achievements and exertions of the industry’s younger execs working across the UK. It is sponsored …

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