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Having leaked the news via its MySpace page last December, Sony has officially confirmed the existence of brand new Wireless SingStar microphones, adding that they will be released to UK retail on March 20th. In addition, PS3 users will also be able to take advantage of a brand new voice-only …
Read More »Alice to make console comeback
EA’s acclaimed PC game, American McGee’s Alice, is set to make a comeback in an all-new title for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game follows a publishing deal between EA and Spicy Horse, and reunites the firm with creative talent American McGee. This new project is a dream come …
Read More »Operation Flashpoint 2 finally breaks cover
Codemasters has confirmed Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising will be released on consoles this summer. Previously announced as a PC-only title, the publisher has revealed Xbox 360 and PS3 versions also be released, presumably alongside the PC edition. The game is a sequel to the hugely popular 2001 FPS title, …
Read More »Another studio emerges from Ensemble ashes
A second company, Bonfire Studios, has formed out of the demise of Ensemble studios. The 35-person team is based in Dallas, and is currently working on an original IP to be announced within the next few months. Develop has the complete story – click here to take a look.
Read More »Recession was a ‘blessing in disguise’ for EA says Riccitiello
'Anyone who could draw a guy with a gun with a crayon could get funded,' says CEO of pre-economic crisis EA
Read More »Riccitiello: EA got too fat and too reliant
Outspoken EA boss John Riccitiello has boldly stated that his company had become too complacent with itself, adding that the worsening economic recession could be a blessing in disguise” as it will force the entire industry to reform and clear away the junk”. Junk is hard to compete with,” Riccitiello …
Read More »Dennis Publishing victorious at MCV Pub Quiz
Dennis Publishing took home the grand prize at the MCV and Xbox 360 Industry Pub Quiz last night. The team of media darlings beat the joint champs of the last quiz, Sainsbury’s and HMV. For the first time, the event took place at London’s Sway Bar in Holborn. With 52 …
Read More »GameStop enjoys growth in 2008
Leading US video games retailer GameStop has announced strong results for its 2008 fiscal year – and it predicts that it will see the same again in 2009. Total sales for the year ending January 30th hit $8.8bn – a 24 per cent increase on the same period the year …
Read More »EA eying up Wii Motion Plus
EA has seemingly confirmed via a press invite that both Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 and EA Sports Tennis will both support Nintendo’s upcoming motion-enhancing Wii Motion Plus. MCV’s sister site CasualGaming.biz has the full story.
Read More »SouthPeak revenues and income jump
North American publisher SouthPeak has announced the results for its fiscal quarter ending December 31st, showing revenues of $17.3m – a rise of 76 per cent from $4.2m in the same quarter of 2007. Net income was up too, hitting $1.2m – nearly a million up on the $281,000 net …
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