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Oct 2, 2008

Holy crap! Golden Joysticks breezes past 600,000...

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You read that right number fans - this year's Golden Joystick Awards has now amassed 600,000 votes. Immense! ... » Read More

Sep 26, 2008

Reminder: Vote in the Golden Joystick Awards NOW!

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The 26th Annual Golden Joysticks are almost upon us. And, if you’ve still not voted for your favourite games, publisher and developer yet, now is the time. Like, right now ... » Read More

Sep 25, 2008

GamerBlips highlights best of video game blogs

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Take your eye off the Web for a split second and you may not recognize it. Gaming information blasts out in a 24/7 cycle from Websites, blogs, and a barrage of social networking apps that dominate how people converse, socialize, and gather information. ... » Read More

Aug 21, 2008

GamesRadar is getting even more better

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GamesRadar is pleased to announce that in the next few weeks users will be able to get properly involved with their favourite gaming site and become an important part of the dysfunctional-but-happy GR family thanks to the introduction of a host of dazzling new community features ... » Read More

Jul 25, 2008

E3 08 like a "convention for plumbers" says UK...

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E3 08 was like a "convention for plumbers", Sony Computer Entertainment UK boss Ray Maguire has told GamesRadar's sister site, TechRadar, although "behind closed doors, there was a decent amount of business going on." ... » Read More

Jun 20, 2008

PS3 will beat PS2's lifetime sales

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SCEE president David Reeves spoke of Sony's belief that PS3 will eventually outstrip total lifetime sales of the phenomenally successful PS2. PS3 may have got off to a slow start but Reeves says: "The PS3 install base is growing faster that the PS2's was at this point in its lifecycle." ... » Read More

Jun 17, 2008

Sony voted more innovative than Apple

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Remember Sony's Walkman brand? It used to be synonymous with portable music players until Apple's iPod wiped the floor with it, yet it's Sony that's come out on top of a recent survey on brand innovation.Apple had to settle for second in the list after the Incite survey asked 500 people between the ages of 18 and 65 to name the brands they consider to be the most innovative.Nintendo, renowned for innovation among the gaming ... » Read More

Jun 16, 2008

Golden Joysticks shortlist going live

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Yes, folks – it's that special time of year again. The 26th annual Golden Joysticks game awards are almost upon us, and the shortlist of games that will be put forward for the final vote is about to be announced. It's time to have your say - and you could win some cool prizes too ... » Read More

Jun 11, 2008

Atari creator "honored" to be played by DiCaprio

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Original Atari founder Nolan Bushnell says he's "thrilled" to be played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film about his life.The news of DiCaprio's signing came earlier this week, when it was revealed that Paramount Pictures had picked up the project."I'm very, very thrilled and honored that would be the case," Bushnell told MTV Multiplayer."There's been a lot of books [about Atari]," he said. "Some correct, some ... » Read More

Jun 11, 2008

Take-Two exploring subscription models

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Take-Two is planning to take greater steps into the world of networked gaming in a bid to grow its business.Speaking at the Piper Jaffray conference in New York, chairman Strauss Zelnick told investors that the idea is to "turn packaged goods partially into a subscription business," reports Kotaku.The company is experimenting with ways to incorporate microtransactions into its business, he said."If we can get a good ... » Read More

Jun 9, 2008

THQ: 'Girls have better things to do than play...

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James Scalpello, wireless director of THQ, has claimed that girls don't play as many videogames as guys because they have different lifestyle requirements."When girls play console games, they have to have gone through a whole other list of things they could have done before sitting down with them," he told CasualGaming.biz."Guys get home, have dinner, and play a computer game. It's much higher up the list of priorities. To ... » Read More

Jun 9, 2008

DiCaprio to play Atari-creator in biopic

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Leonardo DiCaprio is signed up to play Atari-creator Nolan Bushnell in a biopic that the movie star will also produce.The movie is currently without a director, but it will be written by Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman, according to Variety.Bushnell has been targeted by various Hollywood studios over the years, but the two writers apparently were the only ones to convince him they could do his life justice.Whether or ... » Read More

Jun 4, 2008

Japan to get new red PS2, blue PSPs & PS Eye

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Sony will release a "Cinnabar Red" PlayStation 2, two "Metallic Blue" PSP packs and a PlayStation Eye bundle next month in Japan.The platform holder will launch the limited edition red PS2 on July 3 at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen. The light-weight system will feature an in-built AC adapter. In Japan the PS2 is still performing well sales wise - now in its ninth year on the market it regularly runs its successor close in ... » Read More

May 16, 2008

CONTEST: Name That Celebrity Sprite!

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Can you correctly identify from what game and what platform each of the sprites above originated? Can you also identify all nine "Bonus!" celebrity sprites in The Worst Celebrity Renders of All Time? If so, you could win a FREE GAME of your choice. Begin the pixel hunt today! ... » Read More

May 16, 2008

Phil Harrison's Sony shoes filled

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Following the departure of Phil Harrison, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has named a new president of SCE Worldwide Studios.Shuhei Yoshida will become the president of SCE WWS beginning May 16, marking what may be the beginning of a new era for PlayStation's software division.Yoshida is currently SVP of U.S. Studios at SCE WW. When he assumes his new position, he'll be filling shoes left by the highly visible Harrison, who ... » Read More

May 15, 2008

EA's PS3 software sales up 192%

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For Electronic Arts, PlayStation 3 software led the way in terms of net revenue growth during the company's fiscal Q4.On a GAAP basis, EA's PS3 software net revenues were $152 million, a year-on-year increase of 192 percent during the quarter ended March 31, the firm said in its earnings report. Xbox 360 software sales grew 56 percent, reaching $128 million, while lower-priced Wii software grew 108 percent to $75 million.PS2 ... » Read More

May 6, 2008

PlayStation Day: Full Report

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Sony's PlayStation Day has been and gone. Here's everything that went down in London town.Sony Japan's main man Kaz Hirai was backed-up by Euro boss David Reeves as they both revealed the year ahead for PS3 and PSP.Here's the live text from the show. Screens later tonight:- The show has started and Kaz Hirai has taken stage. Things have improved massively since launch, he tells the audience.- Buzz, Motorstorm 2 ... » Read More

Apr 18, 2008

Pro gamers to carry Olympic Torch

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Two Warcraft III players will march the prestigious Olympic torch on its way to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.There's no word on where or where Jae Ho "Moon" Jang and Li "Sky" will join the procession, GGL Wire reports (cheers Kotaku for the tip off). Apparently, professional StarCraft player Junchun "Pj" Sha will be also be along for the ride, along with fellow RTS-er Lei "Leilei" Shen. Pro gamers of the world ... » Read More

Apr 11, 2008

What will games be like in 2020?

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GamesRadar sister site Next Gen is running an article focussing on the opinions from industry experts on what games and gaming will be like in the year 2020...Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and chair of NeoEdge: "Social gatherings have always had some game playing elements whether you're talking about a 12th century banquet or a game of Risk around the table at home. ... » Read More

Apr 11, 2008

Non-gamers are "deprived" says newspaper

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We had to double check this to make sure we weren't reading it wrong. Newspaper The Guardian has published a piece defending video games, stating that children denied access to games are "deprived" of a "rich and magical experience". It's all gone a bit hippy-ish over here. The opinion piece, penned by writer Naomi Alderman, calls the recent government report by Tanya Byron "eminently sensible", and even defends Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto. ... » Read More