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Read More »Noel Gallagher blames games for UK riots
The London Evening Standard may have seen fit to revoke claims that gaming was a partial cause for last week’s UK riots, but the same can’t be said for Noel Gallagher. The former Oasis star and now solo performer has told NME that violent games and TV are the main …
Read More »EA: Retail must learn from Apple Stores
Challenged retailers would do well to learn from one of the High Street’s success stories, Apple, says the new head of EA Sports. In an interview with MCV, Andrew Wilson – EA Sports former studios head, last week promoted to president of the label – said not enough games retailers …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Martin Tremblay
With Arkham City and new family LEGO and Sesame Street titles on the way, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment is handling some of this Christmas’ biggest and most mass market titles. MCV quizzed president Martin Tremblay to find out more. THE NEXT BATMAN GAME… Warner is responsible for one of the …
Read More »Deus Ex "is a Top 10 game of the year"
With so little movement in the UK charts right now, the market is crying out for a fresh hit – and Square Enix is getting ready to deliver just that. Deus Ex: Human Revolution will be released in the UK on August 26th, and the publisher believes that it has …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Yes, Zumba is still No.1
Nine consecutive weeks and 12 No.1’s in total. 505 Games’ Zumba Fitness has been THE big success story of the UK summer games market. The console title holds onto No.1 despite a seven per cent drop in sales. In fact, it has already become the seventh best selling third party …
Read More »Hello Games reveals new Joe Danger title
UK studio to unveil Joe Danger: The Movie at Gamescom
Read More »New Counter Strike heading to consoles
Developer and publisher Valve has confirmed the rumours of a brand new game in the Counter Strike series. Called Counter Strike: Global Offensive, it’s due out not only on PC and Mac but also as a downloadable game on both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in early 2012. It …
Read More »New Counter Strike confirmed for consoles
Anticipated Valve shooter to make its way to download console networks
Read More »Zavvi grabs Metal Gear Solid HD worldwide exclusive
Online retailer Zavvi has grabbed a tasty Metal Gear Solid HD worldwide exclusive. For 69.85 consumers can now pre-order what is being called the Metal Gear Solid: Ultimate HD Collection for PS3. Only 4,000 copies are going be made available worldwide, the retailer claims. And there’s certainly no way anyone …
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