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The uber-violent MadWorld will hit shelves on March 20th, MCV can reveal. The title, which is developed by Japanese studio Platinum Games, is targeting the elusive adult Wii market. And the game’s producer Atsushi Inaba is confident that MadWorld can plug a gap in the format’s release schedule. The Wii …
Read More »Nintendo DSi: All the news in one place
It’s been a busy morning for early risers – Nintendo UK has confirmed the European roll out of the DSi, and MCV has the scoop on all the latest info. We’ve posted up a number of stories including the top line details, comments from Nintendo’s UK general manager David Yarnton, …
Read More »Rawlinson in as ELSPA boss
ELSPA has appointed Michael Rawlinson to the position of director general, as current incumbent Paul Jackson steps aside into an advisory role. Rawlinson has been with ELSPA since 1999. He was appointed deputy director general in November 2001 and promoted to MD in 2006. Jackson joined as director general two …
Read More »No DSi stock shock, says Nintendo UK
Nintendo’s UK general manager David Yarnton told MCV that retailers can expect a ‘consistent and steady’ flow of DSi stock once the machine arrives in April. This morning we revealed that the upgraded device will be available across Europe from April 3rd priced 149.99. The handheld will be available alongside …
Read More »Nintendo DSi is a ‘step-change’ for games market says UK GM
Not content with having already seriously grown the games market globally in the past few years, Nintendo is confident its new DSi handheld will fuel even more industry expansion. Today the format-holder announced the third-generation of the DS will arrive in Europe on April 3rd. The North American launch is …
Read More »Nintendo DSi hits Europe on April 3rd, priced £149.99
The next generation of the Nintendo DS, the upgraded DSi device, will hit the UK and Europe on April 3rd. Arriving days before the release of the handheld in the US – which was confirmed yesterday for April 5th – the machine will be priced 149.99 in the UK. The …
Read More »Zavvi ceases trading on High Street
Zavvi will disappear from the UK High Street this week, according to administrators. Ernst & Young has revealed that all remaining Zavvi stores will close on February 20th, with the loss of 446 jobs. However, five stores have been sold to Head Entertainment LLP – the new venture from Zavvi …
Read More »DSi hits North America on April 5th
The newest version of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DSi, will be released in North America on April 5th, priced US$169.99. Available in blue or black colours, the device boasts new features like a bigger screen and built-in cameras. The device was released in Japan in December to strong sales. …
Read More »OFT investigate HMV purchase of Zavvi stores
The Office of Fair Trading is investigating HMV’s acquisition of nine Zavvi stores. The body said in a statement that it was ‘considering whether arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions …
Read More »Dead Space Extraction detailed
EA has revealed a number of new details concerning its Wii-only outing for successful survival horror title Dead Space, which is to be called Dead Space: Extraction. The game is being built from the ground up for Nintendo’s console and will tell the tale of the events leading up to …
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