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Users who find that their Xbox 360 consoles are not compatible with the upcoming new disc format for the platform will receive a free replacement. Microsoft has confirmed this morning’s rumours, saying that in most instances it can sniff out any offending hardware and proactively contact the owners. "Following a …

The hunger for dance-based games shows no sign of abating with news that Ubisoft’s upcoming licensed Smurfs game will be another addition to the genre. The Smurfs Dance Party, which is based on the licence for Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D movie, will be released on Wii in July. "The Smurfs …

Leading hub for German game developers backs our must-read list of worldâ??s hottest studios

Platform holder Sony is providing PlayStation Network users with identity theft protection following its security breach. A number of European PSN users will be able to receive personal data protection for free for the first 12 months, as part of a deal between Sony and protection firm Affinion International Limited. …

UK group provided voice recording for newest CD Projekt game

Sony Ericcson’s Xperia Play – the first PlayStation certified phone – will launch in the US next week. The device has been available in the UK since April 1st, and will finally arrive in America on May 26th, reports Kotaku. It will be exclusive to US mobile provider Verizon and …

Microsoft studio temporarily breaks from big projects to build what it wants

VG247 has unearthed a video showing Nintendo demonstrate its successor to the Wii. The video can be found below. The Wii 2, allegedly codenamed Project Cafe, is scheduled for reveal at E3. The authenticity of the detailed video is a matter of debate. Nintendo recently demonstrated the console during a …

"Oh my, we ARE naughty!!!! Enjoy….. there is a NSFW version on here, but hey, its research right?" And so begins the PR mail sent to MCV this morning with a link to a new web game. It’s called Duke Nudem. As the name might suggest, it features a bit …

Google mobile operating system can send unencrypted personal data, study claims