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Time magazine has included the launch of the original Xbox as a key ‘Microsoft Moment’. In part of a feature the influential magazine ran to mark the 25th anniversary of the Windows operating system, it rated the launch of the Xbox as a key moment in the firm’s history: By …
Read More »Mediawatch-UK speaks out against gamer critics
Mediawatch-UK has spoken out against the criticism it received from gamers following its own condemnation of violent video games. The watchdog organisation, headed by organisation director John Beyer, told UK tabloid the Daily Mail that it wanted the BBFC to deny a rating for forthcoming Sega title Madworld, therefore banning …
Read More »First Western development deal for Square Enix
After promising for some time that it would start closer engagement with Western games developers, Square Enix has announced its first deal with a non-Japanese studio: a strategic partnership with American outfit Gas Powered Games. The studio, headed by famed designer Chris Taylor, will develop the sequel to its Supreme …
Read More »The Last Remnant gets 38/40 from Famitsu
Square Enix’s upcoming next-gen RPG The Last Remnant has been granted an impressive 38/40 from Japanese games mag Famitsu – and Square Enix has followed the news with confirmation of the game’s worldwide release in North America, Japan and Europe on November 20th. Interestingly, the acclaimed publisher is still referring …
Read More »Deep Silver joining console fitness sector
Not wanting to risk the chance that any overweight Wii owners are still lurking out there, publisher Deep Silver has announced that it is to release its own entry into the console exercise sector – Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009. The title carries the name of celebrity fitness trainer Jillian …
Read More »Handhelds competing with consoles
A new study entitled ‘Portable Devices’ from North American market stats firm NPD claims that the use of portable devices is on the rise – and that gaming is increasing in popularity amongst users. In addition, the top location for using portable devices is still the home, suggesting that the …
Read More »Far Cry 2 sells a million
French publishing giant Ubisoft has stated that its recently released Xbox 360, PS3 and PC first person shooter Far Cry 2 has hit the one million sales milestone after less than three weeks on the market. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said of the news: The holiday quarter is off to …
Read More »"iPod will topple DS and PSP"
Apple’s VP of iPod and iPhone product marketing Greg Joswiak has stated that its iPod Touch represents the future of portable gaming, whilst competitors such as the DS and PSP represent the past. Speaking to T3, Joswiak stated: If you squint your eyes you can see a future where you …
Read More »Imagine appoints new Editor in Chiefs
Bournemouth-based magazine publisher Imagine has had a high-level reshuffle which has seen Rick Porter appointed as editor in chief of its key games titles and Debbie Allen take control of its photography publications. Rick Porter will oversee GamesTM, the mag that he is currently editor of, as well as X360 …
Read More »Hryb justifies Xbox 360 modding bans
Microsoft director of programming for Xbox Live Larry Hryb – also known as community voice Major Nelson – has issued a statement and Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to ban Xbox 360 consoles that have been internally modified. His blog post reads: I’ve gotten a few messages and seen some forum threads …
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