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EA has confirmed that its exciting new sci-fi survival horror IP Dead Space has had its UK release moved forward one week – and will now hit retail on Ocotber 24th. That’s the case for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, anyhow. The PC incarnation will still be released on …
Read More »Google preps Android App store
Web powerhouse planning distribution platform for mobile OS
Read More »MCV print edition available now
The weekly print edition of MCV is available for download right here at MCVUK.com today. Featuring all the fallout from Leipzig ’08, as well as breaking news on the likes of Blockbuster, Sega and Codemasters, it contains all the biggest news from the week you haven’t yet read. If you’re …
Read More »Nintendo raises annual profit forecast
Nintendo has raised its full-year profit forecast by 26 percent because of higher-than-anticipated sales of Wii and DS. The move has inspired the company’s shares to their biggest gain in nine months. According to Bloomberg, Nintendo said Wii console sales will rise 42 percent this year and reversed projections that …
Read More »EA Sports teams up with Gillette
EA Sports has signed an official deal for cross-promotion with men’s grooming brand Gillette. Tiger Woods will be the official face of both brands for the global partnership, which will leverage the Xbox 360 Live and EA Sports in-game environments. Joining Tiger Woods for the announcement in New York City …
Read More »Square Enix plans Tecmo acquisition
Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest publisher Square Enix has revealed that it intends to launch a takeover bid for fellow Japanese outfit Tecmo. IGN reports that Square Enix is prepared to pay a 30 per cent premium on current Tecmo stock. If the deal is completed, Tecmo will assume a …
Read More »Mainstream media doesnt get gaming
Do you think the mainstream media really ‘get’ gaming? It is obvious the mainstream media doesn’t get gaming. Games aren’t reviewed next to films, music or books in the papers or on TV’s culture programmes. Only the men’s mag market manage a decent showing. But, that will change as we …
Read More »Stringer: Wii business model superior to PS3s
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has admitted that PS3 hardware sales aren’t ever likely to recoup the $3.3 billion losses the machine has already occurred. In a wider interview, Stringer also admitted that he had played on a Wii – and said that Sony had neglected to pursue” Nintendo’s audience effectively …
Read More »New PS3 bundles revealed
SCEE has announced two new PS3 bundles for Europe. The first will be launched on September 10th, and will include the 80GB unit, two DualShock 3 pads and a copy of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. The second bundle will be launched on October 29th, and will include an 80GB PS3, …
Read More »New Indiana Jones game confirmed
A new, non-LEGO Indiana Jones game will be arriving on consoles soon – despite assumptions that LucasArts had canned it. The firm first announced that it was working on a next generation Indiana Jones game two years ago, but has since gone quiet. However, PEGI has just rated Indiana Jones …
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