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Sony’s PSP surged to the top of the weekly hardware charts in Japan this week, but Media Create’s official figures show that the picture is far from rosy for Sony’s enduring handheld in its homeland. The PSP-3000, complete with UMD drive, shifted 71,186 units last week – beating the Wii …
Read More »Now ITV seeks console licensing deals
It’s not just the BBC that wants to boost its games activity – ITV also wants to see more of its key properties on consoles after having already licensed hit shows such as I’m A Celebrity to Koch and Dancing On Ice to Ghostlight. We have licensed a considerable amount …
Read More »Rockstar responds to dev accusations
Rockstar Games has finally spoken on the record about accusations that the working atmosphere at its San Diego studio were cruch-heavy. A statement posted on its official reader response blog conceded that there are ‘challenges’ in games development, but that it was ‘saddened’ some staff felt under too much pressure. …
Read More »Crispy Gamer lays off editorial staff
The entire editorial staff of fledgling video games website Crispy Gamer have been laid off, it has been confirmed. Furthermore, the news was followed by the immediate departure of CEO Chris Heldman, whom Joystiq reports walked away from the company in protest at the redundancies. The collapse comes just a …
Read More »US: Metal Gear Solid bundle for PSN
Konami has lifted the lid on a brand new digital Metal Gear Solid bundle for PSP that’s now available to download on the North American arm of Sony’s PlayStation Network. The $29.99 single download includes gaming duo Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and Portable Ops Plus, as well as the …
Read More »Top Gear turns to game reviews
The web portal of global hit BBC TV show Top Gear has introduced a new games review section that, unsurprisingly, focuses on driving simulations. The section is currently headed up by Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 3, which scores a more than respectable 9/10. Others games currently listed include Need for Speed …
Read More »Tony Hawk: Ride sequel hinted
Despite the luke-warm reception that has so far greeted Tony Hawk: Ride’s arrival on the market, it seems that work is already underway on the sequel. Tony hawk himself said yesterday on Twitter: [I] just met with @robomodo about our next project and it’s already much better than I expected. …
Read More »BBC games boss named
BBC Worldwide has named former EA and Yahoo exec Robert Nashak as EVP of digital entertainment as part of its games strategy reboot. The news comes after yesterday’s revelation that the broadcaster is courting both publishers and developers to turn Doctor Who, Top Gear, In The Night Garden and many, …
Read More »Front Mission Evolved targets UK
The latest instalment in the Front Mission series is targeting a spring release in the UK, Square Enix has confirmed. Front Mission Evolved is being developed by Double Helix Games and promises to bring Hollywood-style production values to the franchise. Huge levels of customisation are promised, as is online multiplayer. …
Read More »Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 tees off
Tiger Woods himself may be in a period of hibernation following his widely reported festive frolics, but the EA gold steam train carries on nonetheless with confirmation that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 will be released this summer. The game is in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and iPhone …
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