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EA CEO John Riccitiello has admitted that he doesn’t like some of Activision Blizzard’s business practices – and stated that, when it comes to the right business model, his company has the winning formula”. Speaking to MTV, Riccitiello also stated that the battle between the platform holders – including Apple …
Read More »Activision: Our independent studio system is ‘long-term competitive model’
Vast development empire overseen by Activision Blizzard touted as key advantage over rivals
Read More »Wii Music Miyamotos last idea
It could be the end of the road for new ideas on Wii: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata (pictured) has admitted that Wii Music is Shigeru Miyamoto’s last idea for the console. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Iwata also revealed that Nintendo is not likely to launch many …
Read More »GTA distribution halted in Thailand
A major video game distributor in Thailand has vetoed delivery of GTA IV, after a teenager confessed to robbing and murdering a taxi driver while trying to recreate a scene from the game. "We are sending out requests today to outlets and shops to pull the games off their shelves …
Read More »Activision discusses CoD MMO
Activision has admitted that Blizzard is set to play a role in the progression of both the Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty franchises. Speaking in an earnings call following the re-publishing of the firm’s Q1 fiscal results, company CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed that Actvision is ‘examining’ the possibility. Later …
Read More »Games Media Awards: Last call for nominations
The nominations process for the Games Media Awards is drawing to a close, with the deadline for putting forward your favourites falling this Thursday (August 7th). There are ten categories for you all to consider: Games Magazine Games Website Specialist Games Writer (Print) Specialist Games Writer (Online) Mainstream Magazine Games …
Read More »Diablo III heavily in development
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime has confirmed that Diablo III is already ‘heavily’ in development. Speaking in an earnings call following the republishing of Activision’s Q1 results last week, Morhemie also confirmed that the series has sold 18.5 million units in total so far. He said: The original Diablo has been …
Read More »360 Avatars can only be used in non-violent titles
Microsoft profiles new systemâ??s limitations (and unknown potential) at Gamefest
Read More »505 announces Battle Fantasia
Blossoming games publisher 505 Games has announced that it is to bring Arc System Works’ 2D fighter Battle Fantasia to Xbox 360 and PS3 in the first quarter of 2009. Developed by the same team that handled cult fighting series Guilty Gear, Battle Fantasia is heavily influenced by Japanese fantasy …
Read More »Google readying in-game advertising solution, says report
Web giant preparing 'AdSense for games' to 'shake up' industry?
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