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The latest iteration of Sony’s PS3 Slim, the CECH-2100A, houses a rebuilt RSX chip that cuts both the power consumption and the likelihood of failure for the console. As has been previously reported, the CECH-2100A is 200g lighter than the generation one PS3 Slim. PlayStation University adds that the new …

Senior software engineer Chris Lambert and designer Brent McLeod have joined Respawn Entertainment. Having been part of the recent Infinity Ward exodus, the pair made the announcement of their new jobs on their LinkedIn profiles. Develop has full coverage.

Dialogue production, recording and localisation firm becomes newest member of trade association

Texas-based event to include new topics relating to online markets

Bodycount creator claims â??quality is in the hands of the developerâ??

A blockbuster marketing campaign for Lost Planet 2 is in the works at Capcom to ensure the high-profile sequel is a success in the UK. The game is being billed as one of the publisher’s big three releases for 2010, alongside next week’s Super Street Fighter IV and the highly anticipated …

If there’s one question MCV gets asked more than any other it’s this: when will The Sims 3 come out on consoles? Well, today we finally have the answer. EA has at last confirmed what it hinted at almost two years ago – The Sims 3 is currently in development …

Facebook integration confirmed, though no mention of Playfish

The popular Polaroid brand has returned to the UK with a range of new video game accessories. Polaroid – famous for its instant cameras – has a huge range of peripherals for Xbox 360, Wii, DS and PS3. These include sports packs and a sensor bar for Wii, a microphone …

New website tradeyourgames.co.uk, which buys and sells pre-owned titles, will roll out a business-to-business service so that independent video game retailers can sell excess stock. The site launched earlier this month and claims to offer consumers trade-in rates of up to 40 per cent more than High Street stores. It …