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UK publishers should get ready to pack their bags for a summer excursion: E3 is returning to the Los Angeles Convention Centre from Tuesday, July 15-17th next year. That’s according to organiser the Entertainment Software Association, which has confirmed the date and location of the US expo. The body also …

Yesterday’s news that the BBFC is to challenge the Video Appeals Committee’s backing of Rockstar’s quest to overturn the ban of Manhunt 2 in the UK is just the latest instalment in what has been one of the longest running and most eventful news stories this year. For those of …

First the BBFC bans the game. Then it gets a release in the US. Then the Video Appeals Committee upholds Rockstar’s appeal and we’re all left wondering what happens now. Well, what happens now is: nothing. We’ll have another few months of fannying around and then maybe – just maybe …

Studio to use character animation tool in upcoming titles

Following their successful launch in Japan, Sony has confirmed that it will be rolling out PlayStation Network cards early next year in North America. In the same way that Wii or Xbox 360 owners are able to top up their online credit either through their console’s dashboard or via a …

The boss of Sony America, Jack Tretton, has claimed in an interview with IGN that developers are increasingly adopting PS3 as their lead platform and then ‘porting down’ the titles from Sony’s machine to rival platforms. "We are now starting to see developers creating games on PS3 and then porting …

Over 90,000 consumers have felt the power of PlayStation 3 during a tour which has taken in countless shopping centres, universities, train stations and – most spectacularly – the giant O2 Arena in London. Sony’s marketing team has promoted the console across the UK for several months, culminating in a …

UK publisher Mastertronic is set to move offices across London tomorrow, from its current base in Southwark to trendy Farringdon in EC1. The business will continue to operate with its full range of labels, which include Sold Out, MAD, PC Gamer Presents, MAD4Games, Blast and Just Flight. Mastertronic chairman Andy …

Following the success of the inaugural PES/MCV Industry Cup in October, the PES/MCV Industry Rankings league is about to get underway – with an official date also named for the first offline tournament. PES Rankings is already a hugely successful competitive online community, with over 40,000 players. Konami has now …

As reported by MCV last week , the rumours of a Command & Conquer themed first person shooter have proved correct, with EA’s confirmation that Tiberium will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in Autumn 2008. Seemingly a blend between the series’ traditional RTS formula and first person …