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Hopes that Sony’s long-awaited next-gen racer Gran Turismo 5 would arrive at retail in time for Christmas appear to have been scuppered by the news that it will be released in Japan in March 2010. An earlier release in either North America or Europe is not yet completely out of …

Ubisoft has announced that Splinter Cell Conviction will hit US shelves on February 23rd. A UK and Europe release date has yet to be confirmed, although it is likely to be February 26th. The game joins a raft of major releases in February next year, including BioShock 2 and Aliens …

As has been rumoured, SCE UK has confirmed that a brand new 250GB variant of its Slim PS3 is heading to retail with a number of bundles based on some of the console’s most popular software releases. Arriving on October 1st, the initial offering will include any two of Sony’s …

Correction: MCV would like to clarify that the quote attributed to Jeremy Wigmore in the headline to this story in today’s print edition of MCV was not a specific comment made by Mr Wigmore. Codemasters believes it can pull off its best ever Q4 – after another impressive showing from …

Resident Evil 5: Directorâ??s Cut to integrate Sony's new motion controller

Nintendo’s multiplayer-orientated platform outing Super Mario Bros Wii will be released this year in both Europe and North America, it has been confirmed. The game will arrive at US retail on November 15th and then, according to as of yet unconfirmed reports, in European outlets on November 27th.UPDATE:VG247 has since …

Sony has revealed a new PSPgo accessory that will make the new handheld compatible with PSP peripherals. The new Converter Cable Adaptor was announced at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, according to Joystiq. It will allow PSPgo users to use such devices as the PSP camera, which is central to …

Flower, EyePet, and High Velocity Bowling first to get updates

The programme for the London Games Conference has been announced, with an impressive and eclectic line-up of speakers, panellists and topics. Tickets are still available to order too, from Rob.Baker@intentmedia.co.uk. Themes already emerging for the first event dedicated to digital distribution include how established firms are adapting to the emergence …

Sony is set to deliver on its promise of a video distribution service for Europe, announcing the system will launch next year. The announcement came during Kaz Hirai’s keynote speech at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. He told attendees: We introduced a new video distribution service in the US, with …