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Given the huge global and commercial success that was Halo 3, it seems a mere given that Microsoft will look to continue its Halo franchise at this year’s E3 – and rumours are suggesting that a brand new entry to the series will be confirmed at the Microsoft press conference …
Read More »E3 08: Schedule of events
It’s that time of the year again when the big three platform holders gather and announce the big titles and important developments for their platforms due in the coming 12 months. Microsoft has already announced a price cut for the Xbox 360, but rumours suggest that a motion-sensing device, ala …
Read More »US: New 60GB 360 confirmed; price cut for 20GB model
Microsoft has kicked off what could be a pivotal week for the platform holder by introducing a new 60GB Xbox 360 and cutting the 20GB SKU in the US. The new model will retail at $349, while the 20GB console has been slashed from $349 to $299 while stocks last …
Read More »MCV publisher acquires music title
The deal means Intent is now the dominant B2B player within entertainment and leisure markets. Its portfolio includes market-leading positions within print, online and events across music, video games, toys, home computing, cycling, mobile content and licensing – with eight magazines and 10 commercial websites. Agreement was reached with MTN …
Read More »‘Is piracy a problem that can’t be fixed?’
The thread had over 2,000 responses, all from gamers who either already own or were interested in buying one of these DS ROM cards, with one post detailing everything anyone would need to know about illegally acquiring Nintendo DS games – from where to buy the devices, to how to …
Read More »Games Media Awards ’08 – vote now
This year’s Games Media Awards will feature 10 categories, covering print, digital, mainstream and specialist media. The number of titles up for grabs has been reduced dramatically from last year, in a move that ratchets up the cachet attached to each award and ensures fierce competition in every area. The …
Read More »Kalypso: Its business as usual
Further to the SouthPeak announcement yesterday, Kalypso Media wish to congratulate Jonathan Hales in his new appointment and wish him further success in his new position. Simon Hellwig, Managing Director of Kalypso Media Group commented: Jonathan’s departure is a loss for us, but we also see this as a great …
Read More »Sam Houser’s CV – in his own words
1971: Born in London. 1989: Left school in London with bad A-level results. 1990: Re-did A-levels. Better results. 1990: Began summer job sorting mail at BMG Records in London. 1991: Started degree at London university. 1991-1994: Worked part time at BMG on pop videos and VHS releases. 1994: Graduated from …
Read More »Buffy The Vampire Slayer game announced
505 Games has announced a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to release an official new game based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for DS. Under development by Romanian studio Beast, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice combines third-person and first-person gameplay to create an experience like nothing else on Nintendo DS. …
Read More »Games 5s groups revealed
The full list of groups for the MCV & Xbox 360 Games 5’s has been revealed – and Sony and Xbox are facing up to each other in two groups. Other fiery contests should be fought out between Pinnacle Software and Koch Media/Deep Silver in Group 1; Amazon, Gamestation Cambridge …
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