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Sony’s Trophy system may still be playing catch-up to Microsoft’s popular Achievements, but if rumours are to be believed the platform holder is planning something that could drastically swing the balance. According to CVG, the latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine reports that Sony is considering special treats for those …

Ahead of the release of the Xbox 360 and PS3 version’s of Tom Clancy’s EndWar on November 7th, publisher Ubisoft has announced that it is also working on DS and PSP versions of the title, PlayTM reports. EndWar is Ubisoft’s first foray into the RTS genre under the Tom Clancy …

PS3 platform holder Sony has announced that LittleBigPlanet will be released in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand in the week commencing November 3rd – meaning a likely UK arrival of November 3rd, VG247 reports. The title will be released in North America in the week commencing October …

Consumer site CVG is claiming that EA is on the verge of announcing a next-gen addition to its popular Syndicate franchise. The site claims the upcoming title on the way as part of the agreement between EA and developer Starbreeze that was announced earlier this year, in which it was …

HMV has confirmed its entry into the pre-owned games market under the Re/Play brand. It will be officially launched on Friday 24th October with an extensive marketing campaign featuring national and consumer press. MCV was first to reveal HMV’s plans in the pre-owned space back in June after the appointment …

Former PC Zone editor now sector manager for regional development agency

VC backing helps team strike out as independent business; hopes to make tech 'ubiquitous standard'

Japanese developer and publisher Capcom is to launch its own dedicated storefront on Sony’s PlayStation Network Store, Edge Online reports. Speaking of the deal, Capcom’s digital product manager John Diamonon stated: Out of all of the third-party companies making use of the digital space, Sony recognises Capcom is one of …

Amongst a number of other announcements, Atari has confirmed that it will release the Xbox 360 version of Spark Unlimited’s upcoming FPS Legendary before either the PS3 or PC versions. The mythical beast-based shooter will be released on Xbox 360 on October 31st in Europe, whilst both the PS3 and …

Studios from UK, Europe, Brazil, India and China up for 70,000 Euro prize