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Nu-Rave has passed us by without a single raised eyebrow, and we clearly cannot pull off that skinny jeans look. Although to be fair, we’re no strangers to the rising popularity of crystal meth. It’s pretty moreish. Another, more sensible trend we can boast decent knowledge of is the games …

Though Valve’s Doug Lombardi has previously stated that gamers could definitely expect more Portal action in the future, for the first time a direct sequel to the title has been name-dropped. Speaking in an interview with G4TV, Portal’s lead designer Kimberly Swift stated: ‘I believe Doug Lombardi, who is our …

Executives at the very top of the Walt Disney Company have targeted gaming as their priority – and are backing its interactive entertainment division with unprecedented vigour, according to UK and Ireland boss Matt Carroll. Disney Interactive Studios enjoyed its best-ever year in 2007, and has now been given free …

Following a strong sales period in the US that has seen the $500 80GB PS3 sell just as many units as the lower spec $400 40GB model, SCEA’s Scott Steinberg has stated that the perceived value of the machine means a price cut may not be necessary. Speaking to Reuters, …

With HD-DVD now officially dead and buried, the final former backer’s of Toshiba’s disc technology have now officially pitched their flags in the Blu-Ray camp. Reuters reports that Paramount, the last outfit to confirm its intentions, quietly issued a statement earlier this week claiming: "We are pleased that the industry …

As the calendar marches towards March, it’s hard to comprehend where the time has gone. It only seems like yesterday that many of us were making our New Year’s resolutions, nursing the biggest hangover of the year – and vowing to apply for a snazzy new job. If the day-to-day …

Argos has unveiled a new eye-catching 360 bundle offer. Customers can pick up an Xbox 360 and five games, including Viva Pinata, Kameo, Fuzion Frenzy 2, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Xbox 360 Live Arcade Unplugged: Vol 1, for 239.96. This deal can be found in store and through the …

Microsoft’s GDC keynote speaker, John Schappert, has claimed that the 360 has sold more than 18 million units worldwide. Speaking in an interview with Eurogamer, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of Live, Software and Services said: "I think that we’ve sold 18 million, the last time I’ve checked. 18 million hardware …

GDC08:My Life as a King's effect on the Japanese giant's development process

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