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PAUL JACKSON: I’d like to start off by saying thank you for all of the positive things you’ve put forward. It’s been really marvellous to follow your progress. As you’ve pointed out in those 50-something press interviews you’ve done, it was very clear that you were very supportive of the …
Read More »Xbox 360 motion sensing controller confirmed?
Wii competitor codenamed 'Newton' claims website
Read More »What's Viacom's game?
When Paramount’s global digital media boss Alex Carloss told MCV the firm was very, very excited about the growth in interactive entertainment” back in February, he wasn’t kidding. Last Friday, Variety revealed that the film distribution giant had officially announced its arrival as a games publisher – no doubt causing …
Read More »Interplay gets back in the game
Interplay is developing a new MMO version of its Fallout franchise – after ‘borrowing’ the rights back to its old licence from current franchise-owner Bethesda. The firm – which has resurfaced this year – also plans to create sequels to some of its most successful games, including Earthworm Jim, Dark …
Read More »BBC iPlayer hits Wii
Wii users will be able to stream a plethora of BBC programmes from midnight tonight, when a message will be sent to all UK-based Wii consoles currently connected to the internet informing users of the new service. Existing Wii owners will then be able to watch BBC iPlayer content through …
Read More »Shocking Eidos ad banned
The Advertising Standards Authority has outlawed an Eidos advertising campaign for Kane & Lynch. The body has ordered Eidos not to print or broadcast the ads again, after upholding 26 complaints and calling the promotion ‘graphic’ and ‘shocking’. One press ad shows a gagged woman, crying and having her head …
Read More »PC Mass Effect delayed in Europe and US
The PC version of Mass Effect will hit stores on Tuesday, May 28th in North America and Friday, June 6th in Europe – a delay to the title’s initial release date of May 6th. The title will be published by EA, following Microsoft’s success with the title as a first-party …
Read More »Sega confirms closure of Racing Studio
Sega has confirmed yesterday’s report on Develop that it has closed its racing studio. Next-Gen was the first site to report on a statement to the press from the publisher. It reads: ‘Regrettably Sega today announced that it is to commence consultation regarding the unfortunate closure of the Sega Racing …
Read More »Ubisoft dates Haze for Europe
Ubisoft has told MCV that Haze on PS3 will definitely be released on Friday, May 23rd in Europe. After initially confirming its release date of May 22nd, then changing it last month, fans have been eagerly anticipating the news – and the rubber stamped date is sure to be popular …
Read More »Activision: European market worth more than US
Activision has estimated that the video games market is worth $10.4 billion in Europe, compared to $10.1 billion in the US. The calculation came from Activision’s senior VP of global brand management Will Kassoy, taking into account the strength of the UK pound vs. the US dollar. Kassoy also predicted …
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