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Sony is planning to release a number of new mobile devices and accompanying software services in order to compete with Apple's iPad, iTunes Store and iPhone in the mobile internet and gaming spaces. The latest news on Sony's new mobile strategy will revolves around something currently called Sony Online Service, which will deliver content to a number of new smartphone and tablet-like devices, according ... Full story

Are you frustrated by game publishers releasing same-day DLC that screw used game purchasers over? How about making you pay for what should be essential, built-in parts of a game? Well, get ready for more of it, says Peter Moore . Full story

Book publisher Random House is set to attempt to establish itself as a source for story content in games, creating a new division specifically for this purpose. The major publishing company's new unit, "the IP Creation and Development Group," has been set up specifically to develop storylines for games in development. Diversifying into videogames "After more than 80 years, Random House is now taking ... Full story

The UK's leading art institution Tate Britain is set to host a celebration of gaming culture this coming weekend. Friday, 5 March sees the Tate play host to an event designed to showcase the finer side of gaming with Late at Tate Britain: Game Play Full story

The cutting edge PC gaming developers over at Crytek have announced that their forthcoming CryENGINE3 game engine will feature full 3D support. Full story

A rare Nintendo NES game fetched $40,000 on eBay this month, with gamers now wracking their brains about what shrink-wrapped gems they might have kept somewhere deep in the attic from many moons ago. A rare copy of the NES game Stadium Events has been sold on eBay for US $41,300 (£26,800) in its original shrinkwrap Full story

Sony has announced that the difficulties with fat PlayStation 3s over the last few days – the "8001050F" error which was quickly termed the 'ApocalyPS3' online - has now come to an end. In a terse apology to PS3 gamers Sony explained how the problem originated and assured them that it would not happen again Full story

Assassin's Creed II is one of the best console games of 2009. And now, Ubisoft has released a top-down multiplayer version of it for the iPhone/iPod touch, free for two days. The game, which is to the console version of ACII what the original Grand Theft Auto is to GTAIV, features a top-down viewpoint Full story

This week in gaming we looked at how DRM hurts soldiers stations overseas, we share some tips on getting the most out of Heavy Rain , and take an early look at the upcoming Mario Galaxy 2 . Nintendo had some more big news this week, with the final pricing and release details of the DSi XL, and some screenshots and information on Metroid: ... Full story

Microsoft has been running 'secret' demonstrations of its much-talked about Xbox 360 Project Natal system in London, and naturally TechRadar was there. The motion control and voice recognition system has been much debated since its unveiling at E3 last year but what's the reality of the user experience as it nears launch? Full story