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That Sony used GC to reveal new models of PS3 and PSP goes a long way to demonstrate exactly how important this show has become – even the platform holder’s E3 showing this year was sparse in comparison. But it’s just not enough. While the film industry holds one of …
Read More »Sony: 160GB PS3 is limited edition
SCEE boss David Reeves has revealed that the newly-announced 160GB PS3 is a ‘limited edition’ trial SKU – and that there will be no further changes to Sony’s hardware offering ahead of peak period. Following a Leipzig Games Convention packed with new announcements, the firm confirmed to MCV this past …
Read More »DeMatteo named GameStop CEO
GameStop has promoted COO Daniel A DeMatteo to CEO – as Richard Fontaine moves upstairs to the position of executive chairman. The firm said that the moves come ‘in light of tremendous growth, impressive continued worldwide brand expansion and powerful operating metrics’. Fontaine, 66, had been GameStop’s chairman and CEO …
Read More »Blockbuster guns for GAME
Blockbuster Entertainment is to take on the specialists once again with its Total Entertainment centres, a new store concept that deals primarily with video games. According to sources at the firm, Blockbuster is planning to roll out 30 Total Entertainment stores by the end of September, with each store featuring …
Read More »Empire strikes distribution deal with Advantage
Advantage will become Empire Interactive’s exclusive UK distributor from September 1st, MCV can reveal. The agreement means that all future Empire titles – including the likes of Hello Kitty, Pipe Mania, Unsolved Crimes, Jackass DS and the Xplosiv range – will sold through Advantage. This is the first time that …
Read More »Dead Space release moved forward
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 …
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