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New handset is 'targeted firmly at a youth audience', Gameloft already set to make games for the device

In the second-part of our in-depth interview with new Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, we discuss SCE's new cross-studio collaboration strategy, look back on the introduction of the PlayStation and look ahead to how global releases affect game developmentâ?¦

To celebrate the release of one of the Wii games of the year, Nintendo is offering five readers the chance to win a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl. To be in the mix, just answer the following question: Super Smash Bros Brawl marks the first appearance of which legendary …

Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots has hit No.1 in the ChartTrack/ELSPA all formats chart – knocking LucasArts’ LEGO Indiana Jones into second spot. The stealth action title becomes the 2nd fastest-selling PS3 game ever, behind GTA IV. The Rockstar epic drops another place into third position …

BioShock creator using LA's Creative Artists Agency to get better contract with his publisher

Let’s review the facts. Ever since the launch of the universally acclaimed Halo 2, fans had been eagerly awaiting a sequel. That anticipation steadily built up and finally came to an end four years later when Halo 3 launched in September 2007 – the final chapter in one of the …

National development agency for the screen industries in Scotland backs Edinburgh event, too

Northwest Vision and Media appoints former Telcogame boss Enda Carey as head of games

Brighton, UK-based team revealed as being responsible for new instrument title Rock Revolution

New Sony strategy favours online-supported games says new SCE WWS boss