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Read More »MS says no to Xbox web browser
Though to some the omissions of a built-in web browser on Xbox 360 continues to baffle, Microsoft has once again definitively stated that it will not be introducing the feature in any future updates for the console. Instead, it intends to focus on optimising key web experiences through the possible …
Read More »Nintendos share down at GameStop
GameStop has revealed that 23 per cent of it’s new games revenues in the year ending January 31st 2010 came from the sale of Nintendo products. However, this number is down from the 25 per cent Nintendo commanded in the same period the year before. Gamespot reports that Sony accounted …
Read More »Activision UK to restructure
Activision has confirmed that the reshuffle at its US office will result in alterations to the structure of its UK operations, though the exact details remain unclear for now. We are realigning our structure to better reflect our slate and the market opportunities in Europe as well as directing our …
Read More »Capcom embarking on new digital era
David Reeves pledges DLC future for Capcom Europe
Read More »Activision strategy revealed in brand reshuffle
Publishing kingpin restructures into four key divisions
Read More »Hotz declares war on Sony
Having been the first to crack some of PS3’s key security features earlier this year, famous iPhone hacker George Hotz has vowed to discover a method to circumvent Sony’s upcoming PS3 update that will remove the ability to install an alternative operating system. Hotz claims that the move is not …
Read More »Take-Two paying out on Hot Coffee claims
Nearly five years on from the now infamous Grand Theft Auto ‘Hot Coffee’ scandal, publisher Take-Two has decided to mail out cheques to large numbers of consumers who at he time expressed their shock. For those of you who’ve forgotten, the Hot Coffee debacle revolved around the inclusion of a …
Read More »MPs: Keith Vaz has changed
Backbench MP Keith Vaz – better known within the industry for his frequent outbursts on violent games – has changed, says leading politicians. The revelation came during ELSPA’s Question Time on Monday night. Labour’s Tom Watson, Conservatives’ Ed Vaizey and Lib Dem’s Don Foster were asked about the attitude of …
Read More »Darksiders heading to PC
Following an initial release on PS3 and Xbox 360 in January, Darksiders will be making its way to PC this June. Vice president of global brand management for THQ Travis Plane said: We are delighted to be able to bring Darksiders to the PC. THQ is focused on bringing great …
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