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PlayStation platform holder Sony is in bullish mood ahead of the upcoming launches of both PS3 Slim and PSPgo, believing that its two new machines have given it the footing it needs to square up to the challenge posed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360. We’ve competing very seriously, head-to-head, with Microsoft …
Read More »Fans choose badass moniker for Atlus fighter
It’s hard to say whether Atlus would have called its upcoming PSP fighting title Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble were it not for the naming competition thrown open to fans – though the answer is probably not. Nonetheless, the Atlus Faithful fan community has spoken and that’s exactly what the game …
Read More »UK uni wins global dev competition
Bournemouth Universityâ??s Sanguine Labs takes $5000 at Microsoftâ??s Imagine Cup
Read More »Sony gives SingStar fans the chance to perform at Glastonbury
Sony is celebrating SingStar’s fifth anniversary by giving fans the opportunity to sing at Glastonbury this summer. The format-holder has teamed up with clubland brand Guilty Pleasures to run a series of Road to Glastonbury events across the UK. Events have already taken place in London and Manchester, with a …
Read More »COMPETITION: 360 and more up for grabs
The second Xbox 360/MCV Industry Pub Quiz of the year took place in London’s fashionable West End last night, but as ever, the Microsoft team and assorted Round Sponsors didn’t want any of you not-so-fashionable readers to miss out. The lucky winner will receive an Xbox 360 and Xbox Live …
Read More »Grant opens Dare to be Digital to international entrants
Scottish government 'welcoming motivated and talented people from overseas'
Read More »Dare to be Digital invites public submissions
BAFTA-connected design competition expands its format
Read More »UK devs reach Facebook competition final
UK development outfit The Games Company has reached the final stages of a high-profile games design competition on Facebook – and now it’s urging its UK contemporaries to come out in support. To read the full story, head on over to MCV’s development-orientated sister magazine Develop.
Read More »The Game Creators reach Facebook final
UK devs see Facebook app â??Social Arcadeâ?? reach games competition finals; asks industry for support
Read More »Win games from 505 and 1C
505 and 1C are offering you the chance to win a copy of all five games featured in last weeks Recommended Extra, including Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason, Men of War, Hummer 4×4, Death Track Resurrection and The Tomorrow War. To be in with a shout of bagging the lot, answer …
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