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With market analysts claiming that Blu-Ray is slowly taking charge of the hi-def format war, Microsoft has teamed up with HD-DVD creator Toshiba to form the Advanced Interactivity Consortium, a body whose aim is to increase the uptake of the format, CVG reports. The Advanced Interactivity Consortium has its roots …

With market analysts claiming that Blu-Ray is slowly taking charge of the hi-def format war, Microsoft has teamed up with HD-DVD creator Toshiba to form the Advanced Interactivity Consortium, a body whose aim is to increase the uptake of the format, CVG reports. The Advanced Interactivity Consortium has its roots …

Following New Zealand’s shock defeat at the hands of France at the Rugby World Cup, French publisher Ubisoft has released a new rugby-themed promotional video for its upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. To view the clip, which sees some Rugby Rabbids performing the Haka, simply click here. Also available online …

Following New Zealand’s shock defeat at the hands of France at the Rugby World Cup, French publisher Ubisoft has released a new rugby-themed promotional video for its upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. To view the clip, which sees some Rugby Rabbids performing the Haka, simply click here. Also available online …

SCEE has given the reasons behind its decision to phase out the 60GB PS3 in Europe. This morning, the format holder told MCV that once remaining stocks of the SKU had sold out in the territory, the 40GB PS3 would be the only model available to consumers. The firm comments …

SCEE has given the reasons behind its decision to phase out the 60GB PS3 in Europe. This morning, the format holder told MCV that once remaining stocks of the SKU had sold out in the territory, the 40GB PS3 would be the only model available to consumers. The firm comments …

The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, accusing the publisher of ‘ignoring’ its suggestions for changes to the game’s content. The original version of Manhunt 2 was turned down by the BBFC in June for its ‘unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone’. …

The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, accusing the publisher of ‘ignoring’ its suggestions for changes to the game’s content. The original version of Manhunt 2 was turned down by the BBFC in June for its ‘unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone’. …

'Indie Developer Programme' spearheaded by mobile games publisher