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Sony’s Resistance 3 will be released in the UK on September 9th. The third instalment in the sci-fi shooter series will arrive here two days after it’s European debut and three days after its September 6th launch in the US. PS3 owners that pre-order the game will receive character skins, …

Disney Universe branded a 'copy' of LittleBigPlanet and LEGO games from yesteryear

Californian developer Turtle Rock is working on a new multiplayer FPS which will be published by THQ. The studio – which previously co-developed Left 4 Dead with Valve Software – has signed a new contract with THQ. "Our quest to sign the best artists and work with the best talent …

New 'groundbreaking multiplayer project' underway; studio wants to 'take FPSes to a whole new level'

Microsoft has announced that a "limited" number of the first copies of upcoming racer Forza 4 will include five free cars. The vehicles in question are the Ford Mustang GT Coupe 1965, Koenigsegg Agera 2011, Lexus SC300 1997, RUF RGT-8 2011 and the electric Telsa Roadster Sport 2011. A Collector’s …

The Next Generation Portable will be launched in 2011. That’s the unwavering message from Sony, which according to Andriasang made the following statement to investors earlier today: "Regarding NGP, we’re progressing with preparations towards a release at the end of the year." The firm also insisted that PSN is still …

It seems that any hope of a quick fix to patch Dirt 3’s online problems on PS3 has been ruled out. It was reported yesterday that owners of the PS3 version of the game are currently unable to access any of the game’s online modes as the ongoing PlayStation Store …

Renowned concept artist Iain McCaig working with Zampella and West

MCV has learnt that EA will release a Facebook game based on The Simpsons franchise this September. The publisher has a proven track record with the brand, having previously released the likes of The Simpsons Road Rage (2001) and the colourful games parody that was The Simpsons Game (2007). In …

This talented animation studio has caught the eye of Telltale Games