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German-based retail group Metro AG has revealed that it is considering launching cross-border acquisitions in the near future as it aims to strengthen its European portfolio, prompting a rise in DSGi’s shares based on speculation that it could be the target. Follow the link to MCV’s sister site PC Retail …

All-conquering Nintendo has launched a brand new dedicated Wii Fit website ahead of the European release of its health-promoting title this Friday. The sleek Flash-heavy portal includes information about the exercises available in the game, and about fitness in general. Wii Fit has already proved a colossal success in Japan, …

Sony has said that its upcoming PS3 Freeview tuner PlayTV is not being lined up for a European launch this July, with its actual shelf date remaining TBC. Amazon yesterday listed the device for launch on July 31st, with a price of just 59.99, though both the date and price …

Despite reports from both the other side of the Atlantic and closer to home that show gaming is continuing to defy the global economic downturn, US analyst firm Goldman Sachs has stated that it believes the market has reached its peak. Following its downgrading of US retailer GameStop’s shares, MarketWatch …

SCEA has officially confirmed that its beta testing of the highly anticipated PS3 Home service is to continue throughout the next few months, seemingly pushing the official launch of the service further into the distance. An open beta which will allow all PS3 owners access to Home is now scheduled …

Hardware is changing but teaching isn't, says Insomniac's engine director

Latest version features embedded quickstart interface and content manager

Portable app to interface with MMO's servers

UK and Australian game dev trade associations join forces to better leverage connections to local governments

The PS3, and in particular the Cell architecture, had a tough ride from some developers â?? but is it simply a new way of thinking that we'll all have to get used to? We talk to Mike Acton, engine director at Insomniac Games, to find out why some are struggling...