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Team 17 Studio Head Martyn Brown has praised Sony’s newest PSP console, adding that the platform holder has made a wise move in embracing digital distribution. Brown, however, did not offer the same level of praise for Sony’s UMD format. I think it’s fair to say that the UMD as …

‘We’ve listened to disappointed fans’, publisher tells MCV Konami has admitted mistakes with its last PES games – and told MCV there has been a ‘sea change’ in attitude at the publisher in preparation for the next title. The firm told MCV that it was aware that fans of the …

This year’s E3 was a spectacular return to for the show, with all three of the major platform holders making huge announcements that bode well for their respective platforms. But in today’s day and age of 24/7 reporting, keeping those secrets under wraps has becoming increasingly tough. Here’s a quick …

Crackdown 2 developer on the benefits of an obsessive approach to development

E3â??09: Singstar and PSP developer praises new opportunities to innovate, applauds the Go design

E3â??09: Sony smart to embrace digital distribution, says the team behind PSP games Worms Open Warfare and Lemmings

E3â??09: Rebellion, developer of numerous PSP titles, is â??right behind this new deviceâ??

E3â??09: LEGO games developer doubts it will make an exclusive PSP Go title, says digital is a risk

The organisers of Games Convention Online have announced the event with host the first GCO GamersCamp, offering affordable accommodation for the games trade show. Opening on July 30th, the day before GCO, GamersCamp will provide attendees with a campsite to stay in throughout the event. The site will be on …

The surprise reveal of Rockstar’s PS3-only Agent was a welcome change from what was a very leak-ridden Sony press conference – and if the title lives up to the claims of Sam Houser then it could well prove a defining game for the platform. We have always enjoyed making action …