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Head over to the RETAIL BIZ previews section for a look at some of the hottest games approaching retail in the near future. This week, we offer a look at EA’s FIFA 10, the latest instalment in the best-selling football franchise. With a new Virtual Pro mode, revamped engine and …
Read More »MP: Labour has ‘forgotten games industry
The British Government has ‘forgotten’ the UK video games industry – allowing Canada and France to pinch our finest creative talent. That was the message from Shadow Culture Secretary Ed Vaizey this week, as he signed up for the first ever London Games Conference. Taking place at BAFTA on Tuesday …
Read More »Activision reveals Europe-wide Guitar Hero challenge
Europe will go head-to-head in the Guitar Hero ‘jump in, jump out’ world record attempt for the largest number of gamers in a single Guitar Hero session. The event will pit France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Sweden and the UK against each other, and will make use of Guitar Hero 5’s …
Read More »Jobs: iPod Touch is a games console
Steve Jobs has stated in the clearest terms yet that Apple is to market its iPod Touch as a dedicated games device – and considering how the company has so successfully dominated the MP3 and mobile phone markets, the news will surely be met with concern at both Nintendo and …
Read More »Apple squares up to DS and PSP
The competition between iPhone, PSP and DS is hotting up – Apple used its iPod showcase event today to highlight its position in comparison to other handheld games platforms. Specifically, the firm moved to crticise the buying experience for the DS and PSP in comparison to the iPhone and iPod …
Read More »Courtney Love attacks Activision
Courtney Love is threatening legal action against Activision after the publisher recently announced Kurt Cobain will appear in Guitar Hero 5. Posting on her Twitter account, the late Nirvana front-man’s widow expressed her anger over Activision’s decision, declaring it to be outrageous violation and breach of contact”. She said: I …
Read More »DC Comics increases games focus
Warner Bros. has created DC Entertainment, a division set up to realise ‘the power’ of the DC comics brand. The new company is tasked with prioritising DC characters and franchises as key growth points for Warner – which includes creating feature films, TV shows, video games and other consumer products …
Read More »Ghostbusters 360 slips in Europe
The Xbox 360 version of Ghostbusters: The Videogame will finally hit Europe on November 6th – a couple of weeks later than expected. SKUs will also be released for PC, DS and Wii, distributed through Namco Bandai Partners. 360 and Wii owners will have had to wait six months since …
Read More »Chaney’s Zattikka grabs Gimme5games
Tim Chaney’s new firm Zattikka has hit the ground running – with its first move in games being the acquisition of iPhone and Flash specialist Gimme5games. Zattikka wants to be a major force in the online social gaming market. It was founded earlier this year by industry veteran and former …
Read More »Is Nintendo next?
In truth, any official cut is more likely to come when the competing motion-sensor tech from Sony and Microsoft rolls around (both are expected next year) or if Nintendo bites the bullet on that ‘Wii HD’ upgrade some are expecting. But that won’t stop speculation in the meantime. Nintendo has …
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