Speaking with Gamekult (thanks VG247), SCEE London producer Nicolas Doucet has said that The Getaway 3 and Eight Days aren't completely dead - merely 'put aside'.

SCEE are focussing on the release of EyePet for now, but Doucet hints that these two hardcore titles could one day return to the fore with renewed vigour.

"I would not say they were abandoned, just put aside. Much work had been done. The studio just wanted to focus on its strengths, EyeToy and SingStar. Given the potential of EyePet, priorities have been changed, but it is not a 'death' of other projects. Ultimately, this decision has benefited everyone," the producer explained.

Here's hoping for more on this two biggies soon.

By Luke Guttridge