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Former MCV editor Neil Long has been named as the new editor of Edge Online. Long joined Future in 2008 and has since served as editor-in-chief of Future’s Nintendo Group and games special projects editor. Also moving is Nathan Brown who becomes games editor across the whole Edge brand. Brown …
Read More »Religious sensitivities impacted on BioShock Infinite development
The BioShock series has never been one to shy away from social commentary, but with that comes a heightened risk. So much so, in fact, the creator Ken Levine admitted in an interview with OPM that changes were made to one of the characters after religious members of the team …
Read More »Sony adds PayPal payment option to PSN
US consumers are now able to make PlayStation Network purchases via PayPal. CVG reports that the option has not been implemented for purchases made via PS3 or Vita but is available for those buying content via the Sony Entertainment Network website and on a selection of Android apps such as …
Read More »Suppliers ready to make HMV U-turn and back new-look chain
Having turned their back on HMV in the week leading up to its administration, suppliers have reportedly had a change of heart. MSN reports that companies including Sony, Universal Music and Warner Music are planning to offer HMV suitors generous credit terms and cut the price of CDs and DVDs …
Read More »DmC debuts at No.1 in UK Top 40
Capcom’s Devil May Cry reboot is off to a great start with DmC claiming No.1 in its first week in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. It’s Capcom’s first No.1 since the release of Resident Evil 5 back in early 2009, although note that the game sold only …
Read More »EA exec says perceptions of sexism in the games biz are a "cop-out"
It’s easy to blame men for not creating an attractive work environment – but I think that’s a cop-out. If we want more women to work in games, we have to recognize that the problem isn’t sexism.” Those are the thoughts of EA’s executive vice president and chief talent officer …
Read More »Microsoft predicted to sell Xbox division "to someone like Sony"
A US business analyst has claimed that Microsoft’s inability to adapt to market changes means that its failure is already inevitable”. And chief amongst the victims of this downfall will be its entertainment division, which is of course home to Xbox. The entertainment division will be spun off, sold to …
Read More »Atari files for bankruptcy
Had you forgotten that Atari exists? Well, it sounds like it may sadly not exist for much longer. The LA Times reports that the cherished retro brand and three of its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York last night. Apparently the motivation was for the company to …
Read More »Blockbusters store closure count now at 160
Deloitte has this morning confirmed it will close at least 160 Blockbusters stores as part of the rental chain’s administration process. Management pre-administration had already planned to shut down around that many stores to shape up finances, but ran out of time before going bust earlier in the week. Deloitte …
Read More »Temple Run 2 Android launch planned for next week
Imangi Studios caught us off guard with the out-of-nowhere launch of Temple Run 2 on iOS, but what’s the word on the Android version? The developer told Polygon that the wait won’t be long for Android users, with the company intending to launch the sequel to the hit infinite runner …
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