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MTV has confirmed that Rock Band Unplugged, its PSP extension to its popular music series, will be released on the handheld in both Europe and North America on June 9th. It includes 40 master recordings including nine exclusive songs that will debut in Unplugged before arriving as LDC on console …
Read More »Number of Nordic games funding applications on the rise
Demand rockets as 86 submissions for funding are made
Read More »Daily Mail backlash against Konamis Fallujah FPS
Just hours after news emerged that Konami has signed a publishing deal with Atomic Games for its upcoming Iraq war title Six Days in Fallujah, UK newspaper The Daily Mail has reported on the ‘outrage’ felt by some connected to the armed forces. Considering the enormous loss of life in …
Read More »Metaboli enjoys 120% Q1 2009 growth
PC digital distribution company Metaboli has announced that its Q1 2009 turnover is up 120 per cent compared the same period in 2008. Our triple-digit growth is based on strong fundamentals, namely the introduction of a very attractive promotional plan to our customers and having the largest digital video games …
Read More »E3 Expo advanced registration ends soon
Only a few weeks left for UK industry execs to sign up for guaranteed spot at world-leading expo
Read More »Nintendo planning Wii and DS video download service
With both Xbox 360 and PS3 making giant strides in the video on demand market, Nintendo has confirmed that it too is to enter the sector with a rival service for both Wii and DS. Nintendo president Saturo Iwata explained that the Wii will become the hub of the new …
Read More »Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 emerges from the tunnel
One of the biggest releases of the annual gaming calendar has been revealed today with Konami lifting the lid on its plans for the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PSP and mobile phones. The publisher claims to have listened to feedback from both core and …
Read More »Blockbuster future thrown into doubt
Fresh doubt has been cast over the future of rental chain Blockbuster after it emerged that a deal to amend the company’s credit facilities is in jeopardy, Reuters reports. It is hoped that new credit terms will be agreed in May, but the company has been unable to offer assurances …
Read More »Beatles game to feed off album re-release hype
With the entirety of The Beatles’ global fanbase already opening up before MTV’s eyes ahead of the release of the official video game in September, news of the joint release of the Fab Four’s remastered album collection on the same day is even better news for the publisher. Due for …
Read More »Madworld to become established Sega franchise
Despite failing to trouble the higher echelons of the UK charts upon its release last month, Sega has heaped praise upon its Wii title Madworld and admitted that the brand could become an established franchise for the publisher going forwards. Speaking to Venturebeat, Sega of America’s vice president of marketing …
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