A demo has already been available in Japan through PSN but today US gamers can start to tackle this weird and unique puzzler.

The demo is free to get hold of and has you optically manipulate a 3D world to help a little guy get across the levels.

Or specifically, that 72% played a game. Played a game? Well now, that means 72% of people are just so lucky, aren't they?

No, really, we know that it's anyone who's had an internet connection has played an internet game, whether they know it or not. Then again, if 72% know it, that means over 200 million Americans admit to having played some videogame in one way or another.

It all appears to be kicking off at Sierra, one of the publishing labels of Vivendi Games'. It's all down to unrest in the company that all of its titles will have to be pitched to the head honcho's at Activision (and obviously they don't like that!).

Candella Systems and Eipix Entertainment announced today that it is developing Pyroblazer, a futuristic combat racing game for the PC, Nintendo Wii & Sony PSP.

The British Board of Film Classification at first refused to give the game a rating because they believe it contained material too harmful for the public. However after a lengthy appeals process Rockstar Game's Manhunt 2 will now be able to go on sale in the UK.

The Video Appeals Committee is an independent body which deliver a four-to-three verdict that the BBFC must give the game a certificate for sale.

According to this, Nintendo's Kyoto division has been voted the best developer in the world. Responsible for such blockbusters as Wii Play, Wii Sports, and two Brain Age games, the Japanese developer has been given this prestigious award by Think Services' Game Developer magazine and Game Developer Research division.

Full top 20 inside.

Competition news. PC, 360 and PS3 only from now on and much, much more!

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Developed by Pyramid and produced by Japan Studios, Patapon has had a very warm reception from critics. Available for the PSP only, this game does not fit neatly into a single genre. It is a rythm, RTS, God-game set in a 2D world. Emmanuel Brown had a chance to play the game and shares his thoughts on the experience.

Read the Patapon review.

Phil Harrison recently resigned from his position within Sony Computer Entertainment, but we can now confirm that he has been appointed as President and Directeur General of Infogrames Entertainment.