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A technical problem on the European arm of Sony’s PlayStation Network has prevented thousands of gamers from getting their hands on the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Map Pack. Many users are having problems topping up their wallet funding on PSN meaning that if they currently …
Read More »CVG posts record audience growth
Over 2m gamers visited Future’s CVG.co.uk last month, a year-on-year rise of 68 per cent. Future said 2,265,823 people visited the consumer website last month, while UK unique users rose 26 per cent to 639,424. The results take in the entire CVG network, which also includes the Official Xbox Magazine …
Read More »GAMEs digital battle cry
Leading UK video games retailer GAME has outlined its ongoing strategy that it hopes will increase the amount of its revenue that stems from its digital business. At the moment in-store physical sales still account for 94 per cent of the retailer’s total revenue, but amongst GAME’s digital aspirations is …
Read More »Apple risks developers’ wrath
Apple can hardly be described as a developer’s closest friend at the best of times, but two key announcements that emerged from last night’s Apple iPhone OS4 preview are likely to have made things far worse. Firstly, Apple has lifted the lid on Game Center – it’s own take on …
Read More »PSN cut-off for other OS PS3 users
The next firmware update for PS3, which will be released on April 1st, will remove the ability to install a third party operating system onto the console. The move is designed to dampen the ongoing efforts of pirates to hack into the currently secure machine. It’s thought that the decision …
Read More »BioWare: Cerberus offers great incentive to buy new
In an interview with MCV about the Cerberus Network – which offers free DLC incentives to those who buy new copies of EA’s Mass Effect 2 – acclaimed RPG studio BioWare has stated that the scheme offers a great incentive” to opt for new instead of pre-owned versions of the …
Read More »PS3 tech woes escalate
The conspiracy theorists are out in force this morning after what began as a global issue with Sony’s PSN network has now escalated to what many people are calling an internal problem with some older PS3 consoles. Over the weekend many PS3 owners began complaining that they were unable to …
Read More »Section 8 gets PSN release
Having already hit Xbox 360 and PC late last year, futuristic shooter Section 8 is now heading to PS3 – though developer TimeGate has skipped publishers and retail, opting instead for a digital-only release on the PlayStation Network. The decision is most likely related to TimeGate’s legal spat with SouthPeak, …
Read More »PSN charges in discussion
Yet another Sony executive has gone on record to confirm that the platform holder is currently accessing the possibility of adding a subscription payment model to its online PSN network. I think there is just tremendous improvements to the PlayStation Network,” PSN boss Peter Dille told IGN. It’s been our …
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 …
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