News Highlights: Fri 17th Feb

Another week has gone by and here you can read up on the latest developments in the world of gaming.

GRTV has been busy today with a video review of PS Vita's ModNation Racers: Road Trip, an interview on the upcoming open world action title Prototype 2, and finally an interview with Paradox France on Napoleon's Campaigns II.

Sony have confirmed that there are no plans to allow players to play PS2 and PS3 games on the PS Vita. Of course, that won't prevent the occasional port.

Mass Effect writer and Bioware veteran Drew Karpyshyn has decided to leave his position at the company in order to further pursue his non-video game writing career.

It appears THQ are closing up shop in Japan. The publisher has never had a major foothold in the country and are now likely to rely on publishing partners in that part of the world.

An ugly bug has reared its head in Gotham City Impostors, one that cleans out all your accomplishments and unlocks. Beware until the game is patched up in other words, something that is under way apparently.

EA will release a demo for SSX next week featuring Zoe and four playable events. A chance to hit the slopes early to see whether this reboot lives up to the hype.

On the pic front we've got new screens from Max Payne 3 and Sleeping Dogs.

Finally, Journey has been given an official European release date on March 14, as expected. Mark that date in your calendars, folks!

Have a great weekend!