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Leading publishers and retailers have called Q1 2010 the most congested first quarter the industry has ever seen. The line-up, which includes BioShock 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Final Fantasy XIII, is reminiscent of a strong Christmas release slate – and could lead to smaller games being ignored during this …

Over 800 movies now available to rent or buy for both PS3 and PSP

Were you surprised to pick up the Rising Star GMA Award? Yes – when you’re up against guys who are doing a really great job, as all the other nominees are, then you never come into these things thinking you’re going to win. Every one of the other nominees has …

Job posting reveals Apple is looking to add a developer to its team

After what’s been a long wait Sony’s PlayStation Network video delivery service is now live in the UK, Germany Spain and France. In excess of 800 movies are now available with rental prices starting at 2.49. Prices start at 6.99 for those looking to purchase content outright. Films on the …

Animation tech group opens new offices in Seoul

PSP owners can now download the Digital Comics reader, thanks to the latest firmware update. Today’s version 6.2 update enables players to download the comics application, announced at this year’s Gamescom, ahead of the Digital Comics store’s December launch, according to the European PlayStation Blog. The reader is currently available …

Toys R Us in North America had added video game consoles to its pre-owned offer. Consumers can now trade-in hardware at the service desk, and will receive a Toys R Us gift card that can be used at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores, as well as on …

The world exclusive premiere of Halo: Reach will take place during this year’s Video Game Awards. The announcement was made on Spike TV journalist Geoff Keighley’s Twitter feed, which also hints that further exclusive premieres will be revealed in the near future. The world premiere of Halo: Reach happens only …

In news that may well mark the moment that PS3 finally turned the corner, Sony has announced that North American sales of the console for October are up 70 per cent compared to the same month in 2008. Also significantly up year-on-year are downloads from PSN, with October seeing more …