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Game Park Holdings has unveiled its latest iteration of its Korean-developed open-source handheld, the GP2X Wiz . The machine packs a bright 2.8-inch OLED touch-sensitive 320×240 QVGA screen and a 533MHz processor – which compares favourably with the PSP’s 333MHz CPU. It also boasts a built-in mic and expandable SD …

Indian developer to offer its services to developers and publishers worldwide

But 'more Japanese production houses working with foreign companies' means it'll catch up, say Capcom's sound team

Brothers In Arms developer Gearbox has been approached to create Halo 4 for Microsoft, according to Hollywood sources. An insider told Variety that the Gearbox had definitely” had conversations with Microsoft about the project – and was very excited” by the prospect. However, they confirmed that no deal had been …

Electronic Arts’ Casual Entertainment label is the latest to use a celebrity face to help promote a mass-market console title. The firm has signed up pop singer Natasha Bedingfield as the spokesperson for its new Boogie SuperStar game for the Nintendo Wii. For the full story, visit MCV sister site …

.Net software authority says Apple's handset is king developers

Our exec editor asks: 'Why is no one copying Will Wright?'

Microsoft has â??had discussionsâ?? with studio, say sources

Qube Software's engine to drive QA firm's development drive

Sony has sold 10 million units of PSP in Japan, according to new sales data from Famitsu/Enterbrain. The monitor has also release figures for the top selling PSP software in the region. The top five are: 1. Monster Hunter 2nd G (Capcom) March 27, 2008 Release: 2,396,642 copies sold2. Monster …