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PS3 owners who feel a little hard done by due to Sony’s decision to remove PS2 backwards compatibility from their machine might have some good news on the way, with the suggestion that the feature might wait a long-awaited return. Launch PS3’s all boasted PS2 backwards compatibility – with the …

Key opportunities at studios such as Blitz, Jagex, Lionhead and Eurocom are listed on the Developmag.com jobs board

With the April release of Grand Theft Auto IV rapidly approaching, Microsoft has stepped up the format battle by re-stating that the online multiplayer component of the game will be Xbox 360 only. The fresh news comes in a podcast on the blog of Microsoft’s Major Nelson, where Mattrick states: …

They are changing the law so that every game needs to be classified by the BBFC, just like films are. Here are a few reasons why this is stupid: – Television is more violent and has more sex than video games. Even an early evening soap opera like Eastenders has …

Early adopters receive 20 per cent discount on shipping and support fees

It has emerged that that The European Commission has conducted antitrust raids on the offices of leading global chip maker Intel and Dixons and PC World owners DSG. To read the full story, head over the MCV’s sister site PC Retail.

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SPECIAL FOCUS: We talk to the procedural content firm about new technology unveiled at GDC next week

Electronic Arts has unveiled its line up of Sim titles for the coming financial year, according to Shacknews. Citing the success of last years MySims, with over 3 million units sold, EA has confirmed two new titles in the franchise. The first of which, MySims Kingdom, is due this fall …