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Today's top stories
Console MMOs set to take off in 2-3 years - Monumental
13:20 - As format holders work out solutions to payment issues, developer set to make early market entry within months
Bug cripples original PlayStation 3 models
10:37 - Older hardware affected, PSN access and hard-drive content unplayable for users
Industry must "smarten up" about social networks - Garriott
08:00 - Portalarium founder warns: "Participate yesterday, or you will be left behind"
Today's feature
The Return of the Space Cowboy
Richard Garriott details his comeback to the industry and talks social media gaming
The rest of today's news
GDC moves away from big announcements
10:15 - San Francisco event to focus less on "making news", more on developer learning and inspiration
Uncharted 2 becomes bookies' favourite for BAFTA award
13:16 - Naughty Dog title beating MW2 as odds-on favourite for game of the year
Heavy Rain becomes Sony's first No 1 since Killzone 2
11:02 - As Sega scores more hits with Total War and Sonic titles
Dates set for Tokyo Game Show 2010
10:01 - CESA expects 180 companies for 20th anniversary of consumer and trade show
WoW operator NetEase sees profits grow 19% in 2009
08:54 - Q4 revenue jumps 62% as Chinese operating issues are resolved
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