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European games rating body PEGI has released a Windows Phone 7 version of its smartphone app. The download allows users to access the 16k+ strong database of game ratings for PAL titles. It supports 11 languages and, as well as consumer advice, review content syndicated from Eurogamer. The PEGI app …

Studios, universities and games groups urged to add to 'unanimous industry voice'

James Bond will return – and sooner than people think, thanks to Activision’s upcoming Xbox 360 and PS3 shooter GoldenEye 007: Reloaded. Developed by Eurocom, this is an enhanced version of last year’s acclaimed Wii title and a reimagining of the much-lauded Nintendo 64 original. The game features a new …

"Train, say your prayers, take your vitamins and believe in yourself." Whether or not that will be one of the lines the Hulkster delivers in THQ’s upcoming open-world romp Saints Row: The Third remains to be seen, but either way the iconic WWE wrestler has been confirmed amongst the game’s …

One US analyst had rubbished Microsoft’s belief that its first party Xbox 360 titles are superior” to the catalogues offered by either Nintendo or Sony. In fact, Michael Pachter thinks that Nintendo is the clear leader when it comes to the quality and success of first party console software. I …

Deep Silver’s upcoming horror title Dead Island took the internet by storm with its February reveal, but what is the company doing to ensure the game will be a hit? MCV asks sales and marketing boss Paul Nicholls… Any new IP must do something special to grab the attentions of …

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PC and Xbox 360 download hit Super Meat Boy may have been heavily pirated but the game’s developers say it isn’t a problem. Speaking on a DarkZero podcast, as reported by Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Team Meat founders Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes said piracy could translate into sales. Our game …

Japanese publisher Sega has announced the delay of two upcoming 3DS releases. Retro IP Shinobi was due out in September, but will not hit UK retail until November 15th. In addition, Crush3d – another former September release – now won’t arrive until early 2012. Though the delay might be disappointing, …

The competition is heating up as our contestants brave the deadly V-up for that trip to Vegas. So what’s the latest in the industry’s fight against fat? GameSpot UK’s Johnny Chiodini and his GameSpot colleague Guy Cocker have been updating their blogs with regular updates on their workouts. While I …