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GHOSTBUSTERS PUBLISHER: Vivendi/Sierra RELEASED: Autumn FORMAT: DS/Wii/PS2/PC/PS3/360 Gamers have long dreamed of having the chance to destroy the StayPuft Marshmallow man, or tear after Slimer in a hushed hotel ever since the release of Ivan Reitman’s classic action comedy back in 1984. Now, thanks to the chaps and chapesses at …
Read More »Roberts returns with D3P
Roberts returns to the industry to head up pan-European operations for the publisher, which is looking to establish itself as one of the trade’s rising stars. It’s a really exciting time for me to be joining D3P,” he said. It’s a great company with major ambitions and a great team. …
Read More »Viacom to buy Take Two for $1.5 billion?
The entertainment giant headed by Sumner Redstone is owner of MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Studios. Annual group revenues are over $11 billion. MCV understands that Viacom has made an offer of $23 a share for the games company behind blockbusters such as Grand Theft Auto and Bioshock. Last …
Read More »3D Realms working on XBLA Duke Nukem
Remake set for later this year; DK Forever coming to PC, PS3, 360
Read More »Midway unveils This is Vegas
US publisher Midway has today announced This is Vegas, a brand new title in its next-gen stable that promises ‘open world lifestyle action experience’ gameplay. The game, which is in development from internal studio Surreal, is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC this winter. The game promises …
Read More »ELSPA backs Tory childhood report
The Conservative party has launched its childhood report, More Ball Games. The report is designed to discuss and understand the issues affecting childhood in the UK in 2008, which includes parental concerns about bullying and video games. ELSPA was asked to give evidence to the review in late 2007, and …
Read More »EA/Spielberg project revealed
Developed at EA LA studios, the new title will be a family-friendly title offering ‘action-packed interactive activities’, and will be released on Wii in May this year. "I am a gamer myself, and I really wanted to create a video game that I could play with my kids," said Steven …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid Collection confirmed
After a period of speculation and gossip, Konami has finally confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection will be arriving on PS2 shortly – in the US at least. The game includes the original PSOne Metal Gear Solid, the Director’s Cut edition of Metal Gear Solid 2 and the …
Read More »Red Faction III blasts next-gen consoles
Though it’s yet to release an official statement, THQ has all-but-announced the development of FPS sequel Red Faction III in a recent investor conference call, Gamespot reports. THQ CEO Brian Farrell referred to the game by name, confirming that it is being developed by Volition Studios, the team behind the …
Read More »Moore: We must do better on Wii and DS
In an interview with IGN , Peter Moore has revealed that new boxing title Facebreaker is to be the first of many more titles from EA Sports which will be aimed at the casual gamer. There will be more announcements that will be, if you will, licensed intellectual property that …
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