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iPhone discoverability issues could move to traditional platforms, warns industry veteran

Sony today confirmed that its PS3 Motion Controller is in fact called Move. And the format holder said the device (which, yes, sports a nunchuck-style add-on), will win over the Wii audience as it looks to grow its market share. The device launches later in the year, and is planned …

Platform holder finally puts to rest the â??Sony Motion Controllerâ?? moniker in favour of new name, â??Moveâ??

Speaking at a GDC panel on Wednesday, Electronic Arts’ chief financial officerJohn Schappertexpressed doubts over the future of rival Activision’s Call of Duty franchise, following the public spat between Activision and developer Infinity Ward’s former leading lights Jason West and Vince Zampella. He said, "I’m disappointed because I think Jason …

Sony will in all likelihood finally announce the official name for its PS3 Motion Controller at its GDC press conference in around two hours time – and it seems as if ‘PlayStation Move’ is the odds-on favourite. Joystiq reports that SCEE has in the last few hours filed a trademark …

The upcoming Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will cost just $15 when it is released this summer, according to Joystiq. Developer Crystal Dynamics has also confirmed to the site that the isometric co-op adventure will be released on Xbox Live, PSN and PC. The UK cost is likely …

Facebook may lead the pack, but once-dominant social network beefs up dev strategy with game SDK and more

Controversial games streaming service OnLive will launch in the US on June 17th backed by Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, THQ and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, MCV can reveal. Details for the cloud-based gaming service, which was unveiled amidst much attention at GDC last year, are to be given in …

June US kick-off for PC/Mac streaming service; $14.95 subscription and publisher support; No details on Euro launch yet

MMO firm latest to chose virtual machine tool for new productions