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THQ has drawn back the curtains on its new Wii and DS gam: All Star Cheer Squad. Described as the ‘first ever cheerleading game’, gamers are required to use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck as well as the Wii Balance Board to perform ‘dozens’ of moves. With the explosive growth …
Read More »Ubisoft nabs Arthur and the Invisibles sequels licenses
Ubisoft and EuropaCorp have entered in an agreement for the development of games based on the sequels to the Arthur and the Minimoys movie (Arthur and the Invisibles in the UK). The French-produced live action CG movie is to see two sequels, Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard in 2009 …
Read More »IndieCade calls for game submissions
Independent festival looking for showcase entries
Read More »EA announces new Sims games
Electronic Arts has announced The Sims 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff, due for release on April 15th. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe comes complete with The Sims 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack, The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff Pack and a bonus DVD, and …
Read More »DSGi reveals games publishing plan
DSGi plans to sign up top development talent in a publishing push that will see a new range of own-brand titles on its shelves by the summer. The firm intends to unveil a new gaming label and unleash the titles across its 1,400 stores worldwide as well across its online …
Read More »$100m ‘iFund’ launched for iPhone app developers
Cash reserve to be managed by VC firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and backed by Apple
Read More »EA and Sega back iPhone games push
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said today he wants to create ‘a vibrant third party developer community’ for the iPhone and iPod Touch – and got the ball rolling by unveiling the new SDK for the touch-screen devices and naming EA and Sega as key firms already making games for the …
Read More »Microsoft: Xbox wallet share larger than Wii or PS3
Microsoft claims it bases its success on wallet share and not units sold, reports investor.com. "We’re very proud that our share of wallet is disproportionately larger than either of our two competitors," said corporate vice president of global marketing for Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, Jeff Bell. Bell cites the 360’s …
Read More »Bach: PS3 cant compete with Xbox Live
Microsoft’s E&D president Robbie Bach claims that Xbox Live sets the 360 apart from its rivals. Xbox Live is a big differentiator for us,” said Bach to investor.com, That drives a significant amount of energy around what’s on with Xbox.” Bach cites the exclusive downloadable content for GTA 4 as …
Read More »Sony product boss questions Wiis longevity
VP of product marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America Scott Steinberg has called Wii’s long-term future into question – adding that PS3’s games will begin to distance themselves from other next-gen games”. Speaking to Next-Gen, Steinberg said: In three years certain systems will look pretty long in the tooth graphically …
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