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Cancellation of PS3 version applies to North American market only; release delayed until February 2009

After stating yesterday that the PS3 version of the upcoming Destroy All Humans: Path of Furon had been cancelled due to ‘development issues’ , it now appears that the Sony version of the title will still be coming to Europe. However, the game’s released date has slipped from today until …

The clock is ticking on 2008, but Sony has once again asserted that its PS3 Home service will be opened to the public before the turn of the year. Speaking to IGN, Home director Jack Buser stated: Like we’ve said, we’re excited about moving PlayStation Home into its open beta …

Following on from last week’s aggressive cut to Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 , rumour has it that Gamestation will shortly announce that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 exclusive RPG Fable II is next in line for a spot of festive discounting. VG247 is carrying a picture of the retailer’s in-store advertising, …

UK supermarket chain Asda has implemented its planned range of festive discounts across over 4000 of its in-store products this week, and has highlighted its game offering in the process. In addition, the chain has pledged to pass on the full benefit of the government’s recent VAT decrease to its …

You can now read the this week’s issue of MCV magazine online – simply point your browser here and turn the pages. The launch of a digital edition means MCV can now be read by more people than ever before, increasing both its editorial influence and advertiser value. The news …

Indie developer just keeps going with modern version of 20-year-old title

UK handheld developer looks to stretch its wings with new formats

City-state's media development funds have more money for co-financing film, TV and gaming projects

THQâ??s upcoming extra-terrestrial action title becomes an Xbox 360 exclusive