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Shroud middleware 'really helps Agent 47 look good in a suit'

Sony has announced that 18 previously unannounced titles for the PlayStation Vita will be revealed at the Tokyo Game Show later this month. In total, 31 games will be showcased for the system, according to Siliconera. Named and confirmed games for the convention include Disgaea 3 Return, Virtua Tennis 4, …

Ahead of the fast approaching release of Gears of War 3 on September 20th, Microsoft has released a brand new short for the game. Echoing the success seen with previous trailers of this nature, the short – Called ‘Dust to Dust’ – juxtaposes images of war and destruction with a …

2K Czech, one of Europe’s leading triple-A studios, has lost more than 40 staff from a studio-wide redundancy operation. The job terminations have taken place across two studios operating under the 2K Czech brand. One group, based in Brno, has lost up to 40 developers, inside sources have told Develop. …

Euro group still has resources for triple-A projects, publisher Take-Two says

The UK games market must stop slashing prices, or its worth will be eclipsed by other European territories, Konami has warned. The publisher’s Euro chief Kunio Neo told MCV that the UK market is suffering, while other territories like Germany are thriving. His words come as a fresh price war …

It is fronted by none other than Portuguese forward and former Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. I am flattered that Konami has chosen me to be the face of PES 2012, and by their reasoning behind the cover image,” Ronaldo stated. PES 2012 to me is the perfect recreation of …

Warner has announced some exclusive content that will only be available to customers who pre-order Batman: Arkham City from GAME or Gamestation. The Tim Drake Robin pack offers Robin as a playable character in a new and improved challenge mode” for the title. Robin himself offers a number of unique …

The first chance for the UK public to get hands-on with the new PlayStation Vita will be at the Eurogamer Expo later this month. Units will be available for gamers to try on the show floor ahead of the console’s European launch at some point in 2012. In addition, Sony …

As of today Sony has gathered its numerous online services under a new, single brand – Sony Entertainment Network. It will incorporate all of the company’s online services across its gaming, music and video divisions, CNET reports, and brands such asthe PlayStation Network, Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited – that, …