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We all know the drill. E3 is almost upon us and that means a number of lengthy press conferences during which platform holders and publishers alike flaunt their wares. Over the years, key phrases have popped up now and again. Join MCV in a game of bingo as we listen …

Studios may soon be freed from the demands of building customised demo builds

UK-based studio EA Bright Light working on new digital-only action adventure Spare Parts

Jon Hicks – Editor, OXMPredictably, I’m really looking forward to seeing Project Natal’s real name and launch lineup. Not so much the inevitable fitness games, lovely though I’m sure they’ll be, but the more innovative uses of the platform – Natal is a really interesting technology, and I can dimly …

â??There will be situations and scenes where people will pause,â?? says studio boss

Publisher signs exclusive deal with Alli to create games for TV, mobiles and web browsers

A simple mistake, a deliberate headline-grabber or a surprise-spoiling leak – we won’t know until next week whether details in GameSpot’s interactive E3 planner are the real deal. Head over to the guide and hover your cursor over the EA listing and you’ll see, amongst other games, listings for Mass …

Innovative demo streaming service set to expand fast

Retailer Argos has confirmed to MCV that its pre-owned trial revealed in March has not been rolled out nationwide… yet. However, Argos has selected a number of key titles that consumers will be able to buy at a discounted rate if they trade in a combination of a specific selection …

Co-co founder Andrew Gault on how the service is shaping up ahead of its E3 push