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French developer Quantic Dream has estimated that it lost anywhere between €5m and €10m to pre-owned sales of its PS3 hit Heavy Rain. It came to this number by comparing the number of players registering Trophies on PSN and the game’s actual sales. On my small level it’s a million …

Develop Conference: Games attempting emotional drama 'resemble the inverted baboon in The Fly'

Sony’s Heavy Rain and EA’s Mass Effect 2 were the big winners at last night’s video games BAFTAs, hosted by comedian Dara O’Briain. BioWare sci-fi RPG won the coveted Best Game prize, though Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain was arguably the star with three accolades – Technical Innovation, Original Music and …

Sam & Max studio to favour more open-ended gameplay

PS3 owners will be able to play Heavy Rain with a new Move-compatible control scheme as early as next week. Through its EU PlayStation Blog, Sony has announced a free downloadable patch that supports the motion controller will be available on September 22nd. Alternatively, those who have yet to pick …

Heavy Rain has smashed Sony’s sales expectations by shifting 1.5 million units worldwide, says developer David Cage. Speaking at GDC Europe in Cologne, the Quantic Dream founder said the title would sell 2m units before the year is up. Back in April, Cage predicted the game would only sell 1.5m …

GDC Europe: Quantic Dream boss David Cage jokes at narrative standards in todayâ??s games

GDC Europe: Quantic Dream studio boss says the market is ready for emotionally-sensitive titles

Heavy Rain creator takes home a pair of prizes

Unity, Rocksteady, Quantic Dream and Hello Games all win big at Develop Awards 2010