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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...

Evergreen Sega title Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games makes it a mario one-two at the top this week as it switches places with SCEE racer Gran Turismo 5 to claim second spot. Retail promotions and heavy marketing boost Sega Superstar Tennis up six places to number five this …

After MCV revealed last week that the UK games market saw its most lucrative Q1 period ever in the first three months of the year, ELSPA has applauded the figures – but warned that the Government must offer the UK tax breaks and other financial incentives to prevent talent heading …

'It is time the Government recognised the massive financial contribution we make to the UK economy,' says Jackson

Event to explore the sell or stay solo dilemma