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Up-and-coming social and casual games studio Zattikka has announced the launch of Mr Bean: Out of Control. The iPhone and iPad game is the first in a series of downloadable distractions based on the classic slapstick character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson. It is available now on the App Store. In …

Studio staff reportedly unhappy with mega-studioâ??s new social focus

Sony’s lack of first party software releases for PSP in the last year has mean the handheld has been 2010’s most disappointing performer, according to retailer GameStop. I think Sony did a great job two years ago in terms of coming out with a pretty good line-up of PSP offerings …

The Hut Group has announced it has acquired online health and beauty specialist, the Lookfantastic Group. The acquisition cost 19.4m and will see Lookfantastic’s online stores such as lookfantastic.com, lookmantastic.com and beautysleuth.co.uk integrated into The Hut’s extensive portfolio. As such, the 1m+ predominantly female customer base that Lookfantastic has established …

Movie rental service LoveFilm has arrived on PS3 today with users able to stream TV episodes and movies from their console. The firm has also partnered with Push Button who will bring the service to other digital platforms across the world. The developer previously brought LoveFilm on-demand to Sony Bravia …

EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich has predicted that the global install base of the PS3 will overtake Xbox 360 by the end of 2012. Using a similar method to that used by MCV at the end of October when we made the exact same prediction, Divnich points out that since May …

Angry Birds studio said to be targeting 100 staff mark in near future

Ignitionâ??s cancelled horror/action FPS reportedly cost over $20m

Frontier Developments boss reiterates lack of Lionhead work in upcoming title

All sports content to be made through a single studio in efficiency savings