GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 19th August 2010

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Today's top stories

EA 'anticipated' APB's review scores

12:00 - Real Time Worlds' troubles are "sad all the way around, not great for the industry" ? DeMartini

Sony presenting new touch-sensitive PSP to publishers

10:00 - Model similar to PSP-3000 with touch-sensitive pad behind the unit; late 2011 release mooted

PS3 piracy now a reality - report

13:10 - Website appears to confirm a full hack via USB dongle for Sony's console

Today's feature

Introversion's Mark Morris

The indie studio boss on the importance of Steam, and why the company nearly failed

The rest of today's news

Paradox taking "major step" with online title

11:00 - Publisher announced Paradox Connect, adding achievements and social functions to its games

Sony: "The PSP has life in it yet"

11:10 - Great value for budget gaming, says Denny; still viable business agrees Ubisoft

Firebrand: "All is not doom and gloom in Scotland"

09:00 - But Glasgow-based developer bemoans "red tape" and "cost of doing business" in the UK

RTW buyer interest "from both sides of the Atlantic"

17:34 - Administrator: Company had run up debts of £3m

Riot Games, Valve clash over Defence Of The Ancients

10:31 - League of Legends developer files rival trademark in attempt to maintain free usage

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