In an exclusive interview with consumer site Spong , Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai has come out in defence of the firm’s PS3, claiming that it was satisfying demand, and not the machine’s launch price, that proved the biggest hurdle for the firm. I think the original price-point was …
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Hirai: Our original price-point was right
In an exclusive interview with consumer site Spong , Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai has come out in defence of the firm’s PS3, claiming that it was satisfying demand, and not the machine’s launch price, that proved the biggest hurdle for the firm. I think the original price-point was …
Read More »Dont miss out on the Games Media Awards
The biggest gathering of UK games media this year, possibly of all time, will take place next Tuesday (October 11th) – and there are a handful of Trade Tickets left for the big night. Over 150 members of the media will gather at the Soho Revue Bar from 7:00pm until …
Read More »Dont miss out on the Games Media Awards
The biggest gathering of UK games media this year, possibly of all time, will take place next Tuesday (October 11th) – and there are a handful of Trade Tickets left for the big night. Over 150 members of the media will gather at the Soho Revue Bar from 7:00pm until …
Read More »Bungie clarifies Halo 3 HD debate
Following reports on the internet that claimed Bungie’s Halo 3 was running at a slightly lower resolution than the conventional 720p, the developer has issued a statement clarifying the tech behind its Xbox 360 masterpiece. Although confirming on its website that the game does indeed run at 1152×640 (compared to …
Read More »Bungie clarifies Halo 3 HD debate
Following reports on the internet that claimed Bungie’s Halo 3 was running at a slightly lower resolution than the conventional 720p, the developer has issued a statement clarifying the tech behind its Xbox 360 masterpiece. Although confirming on its website that the game does indeed run at 1152×640 (compared to …
Read More »BBFC opens new site for parents
The BBFC has unveiled a new website targeted at parents and guardians that details the age rating of a game and how it might affect children. David Cooke, director of the BBFC said the thinking behind the site was to put parents "in a better position to make informed choices …
Read More »BBFC opens new site for parents
The BBFC has unveiled a new website targeted at parents and guardians that details the age rating of a game and how it might affect children. David Cooke, director of the BBFC said the thinking behind the site was to put parents "in a better position to make informed choices …
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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