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In an exclusive interview with MCV, EA Europe’s senior VP Jens Uwe Intat has stated that Swedish studio DICE is one of the few developers out there capable of toppling Call of Duty from the FPS throne. "In March we will launch Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which is our first …
Read More »Trade looks to happier New Year
The UK games industry is looking to bounce back from a difficult 2009 – with improved Government relations key. Leading industry figures have told MCV that they hope whoever wins the upcoming election will continue to work with the trade. Whomever is leading the Government after the summer, I hope …
Read More »50 things for 2010 – Part 1
Leaving the recession behind The global economic recession made life difficult for the games industry in 2009. But the UK’s leading execs are optimistic we can leave these economic woes behind and enjoy a prosperous 2010. We hope that coming out of an often rocky and uncertain 2009, we as …
Read More »EA’s Schofield â??couldnâ??t resistâ?? Activision offer
Former Visceral general manager talks new opportunities at Sledgehammer
Read More »Mad Catz unveils new Cyborg mice
Mad Catz has announced it will be releasing a new range of Cyborg gaming mice this year. The products were announced at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas and are due to hit shelves in the spring. They will boast price points of between 34.99 and 99.99. Of …
Read More »UK games market falls to £60.1m
UK software sales fell 30 per cent last week, as post-Christmas consumer spending slows down. Value for the week dropped to 60.1m, while unit sales fell 23 per cent. This week’s performance was driven by the New Year sales and the continued success of Modern Warfare 2, which continues to …
Read More »Halo heading to Blu-ray
The Master Chief remains an Xbox 360 loyalist for now, but PS3 owners will for the first time next month get the chance to bring Bungie’s universe to their consoles with the DVD and Blu-ray release of anime Halo Legends. Three SKUs will be hitting the market – the standard …
Read More »Chips plans New Year bounce-back
Specialist chains Chips is optimistic that the busy Q1 release slate will boost the firm, despite the fact that financial pressures forced it to enter a Company Voluntary Arrangement last month. Chipsworld entered the CVA after running up significant debts with HMRC, although this only impacts the 11 company-owned stores. …
Read More »EA announces sports peripherals deals
Electronic Arts has announced a trio of new partnerships with leading accessories firms to boost the EA Sports label. Under the new agreements, Sakar International, Sunflex Europe and Accessories 4 Technology will be able to create new peripherals and fitness products based on EA Sports brands, including EA Sports Active. …
Read More »UAE: Darksiders banned
The United Arab Emirates has banned Darksiders from being released in its territories. According to GamesLatest, THQ’s forthcoming action title has been banned because it contradicts with UAE’s customs and traditions. God Of War and Grand Theft Auto suffered a similar fate in the UAE during recent years. Darksiders, which …
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