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Lionhead Studios boss Peter Molyneux has spoken of his concerns over the restrictive nature of ‘core’ and ‘casual’ games – adding that development of the latter ‘are frowned on a bit’. For the full story, visit MCV sister site CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »Zavvi: We’re bigger than GAME
High Street chain Zavvi celebrates its first birthday this week, and the firm has told MCV that its video game offering now rivals the range available at GAME. Video games account for 30 per cent of Zavvi’s business, putting it ahead of music in terms of sales, and CEO Simon …
Read More »Codemasters gets casual at Xmas
Codemasters UK has revealed that its first batch of titles from the Majesco deal will hit retail shelves from the end of September. The agreement, signed earlier this year, will see the Warwickshire-based publisher bring selected family-focused Majesco titles to PAL territories including the UK, with titles for Wii, DS …
Read More »Punch George Bush!
As the working week moves towards its natural conclusion, it’s time for a bit of light relief – with CasualGaming.biz’s celeb game of the week… Click here for the full story.
Read More »Think it’s just the UK that’s got a skills shortage?
Japan also facing education problems, says Square Enix's chief technologist
Read More »Activision gives away free guitars
Activision UK has announced the biggest pre-order incentive the industry has ever seen” as it gears up for November’s anticipated release of Guitar Hero World Tour. Gamers who pre-order the ‘super bundle’ – containing the game, drum kit, guitar and microphone – will receive a free Guitar Hero bass guitar, …
Read More »Tiga leads Treasury lobby
Trade association and members Blitz, Rebellion, Reflections and Team 17 head to Government to argue the case for a tax break
Read More »UK retail sales climb despite credit crunch
Whilst calling it ‘the end of capitalism’ is perhaps a little strong, the current economic climate is still probably the most uncertain in living memory – which makes it all the more surprising to see a rise in UK High Street spending in August. The BBC reports that numbers from …
Read More »Mirrors Edge dated
Much-hyped DICE title Mirror’s Edge has been confirmed for release on November 11th in the US, and November 14th in the UK. The first-person action title will hit PS3 and Xbox 360 simultaneously, with a PC SKU scheduled for ‘later in the winter’. A demo of the EA-published release will …
Read More »Brutal Sega ads banned
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency has outlawed two ‘brutal’ and ‘realistic’ Sega TV adverts for Condemned 2. The watchdog received just nine complaints over the duo of ads, with three people recommending that the ads were ‘inappropriate for broadcast at any time’. The ads appeared in post-9pm and post-11pm slots …
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