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Japanese publisher Capcom has posted its best ever annual net sales report for the year ending March 31st 2011. Net income for the period jumped 257.6 per cent year-on-year to YEN 7,750m. Operating income jumped 155.8 per cent to YEN 14,295m and ordinary income increased 132.6 per cent to YEN …

EA will be bringing Battlefield 3 and FIFA 12 to this year’s Eurogamer Expo. The eagerly awaited DICE-developed FPS will headline the publisher’s presence, with consumers able to try out the game for themselves. Also playable will be FIFA 12, the latest entry in the best-selling football series, as well …

'I wish we could have gotten the answers we needed faster'

With PSN seemingly on the verge of a return to service, worrying rumours have emerged online claiming that Sony is being targeted for a third PSN attack this weekend. CNET reports that talk on the Internet Relay Chat channel used by hackers suggests that one group is planning a major …

Just days after his ongoing silence caused some to question the viability of his position in charge of electricals giant Sony, president Howard Stringer has published an open letter to the PlayStation community. In it he assures users of Sony’s dedication to getting PSN back online and, for the first …

For all the headlines in recent years about digital destroying traditional retail, the recent PSN crisis sees us return to reality. It has always been a gamble for consumers giving over credit card details and personal information to third parties – be they online retailers or digital platform holders. But …

The 'saviour of Duke' to take part in Q&A session

Washington studio says it has no existing smartphone strategy for Source, Steam or games

Hamburg outfit opens new team as its clients attribute awards successes in part to the audio company's efforts

Some of the biggest names in games have thrown their weight behind the GAMEfest consumer show. Nintendo, Activision and EA have all booked space to exhibit at the September expo run by GAME. The event takes place from September 16th to 18th and just a matter of days before the …