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The UK based developer of hits such as Project Gotham Racing and The Club has lined up a bumper four months of charity activity – and it’s asking members of the games industry to rally in support. First up, on March 2nd Bizarre staff will be taking part in the …
Read More »The trend that won’t go away
Nu-Rave has passed us by without a single raised eyebrow, and we clearly cannot pull off that skinny jeans look. Although to be fair, we’re no strangers to the rising popularity of crystal meth. It’s pretty moreish. Another, more sensible trend we can boast decent knowledge of is the games …
Read More »Portal 2 definitely on the way
Though Valve’s Doug Lombardi has previously stated that gamers could definitely expect more Portal action in the future, for the first time a direct sequel to the title has been name-dropped. Speaking in an interview with G4TV, Portal’s lead designer Kimberly Swift stated: ‘I believe Doug Lombardi, who is our …
Read More »US: High-end PS3 sales match low-spec machines
Following a strong sales period in the US that has seen the $500 80GB PS3 sell just as many units as the lower spec $400 40GB model, SCEA’s Scott Steinberg has stated that the perceived value of the machine means a price cut may not be necessary. Speaking to Reuters, …
Read More »Unanimous studio backing for Blu-Ray
With HD-DVD now officially dead and buried, the final former backer’s of Toshiba’s disc technology have now officially pitched their flags in the Blu-Ray camp. Reuters reports that Paramount, the last outfit to confirm its intentions, quietly issued a statement earlier this week claiming: "We are pleased that the industry …
Read More »The industrys greatest jobs waiting for you…
As the calendar marches towards March, it’s hard to comprehend where the time has gone. It only seems like yesterday that many of us were making our New Year’s resolutions, nursing the biggest hangover of the year – and vowing to apply for a snazzy new job. If the day-to-day …
Read More »360 and five games for £240 at Argos
Argos has unveiled a new eye-catching 360 bundle offer. Customers can pick up an Xbox 360 and five games, including Viva Pinata, Kameo, Fuzion Frenzy 2, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Xbox 360 Live Arcade Unplugged: Vol 1, for 239.96. This deal can be found in store and through the …
Read More »How WiiWare challenged Square Enix to rethink teams
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Read More »Dave Jones unveils APB
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Read More »IN-GAME ADVERTISING
When mcvuk.com reported that Sony’s Howard Stringer and Activision’s Bobby Kotick had questioned whether video games could ever be fully sustained by in-game advertising last month, many saw it as a slight on the state of the market. But the fact two globally leading bosses were willing to talk openly …
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