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In much the same way as gamers playing original Xbox discs on their Xbox 360 had to contend with a number of problems arising from the machine’s use of software, as opposed to hardware, emulation Microsoft has confirmed that the emulation of ‘Xbox Original’ titles on its forthcoming download service …
Read More »Xbox Live hits 8 million users
Having only announced that it had struck the 7 million users milestone in July, Microsoft has confirmed that its Xbox Live service has now surpassed the 8 million mark worldwide. To celebrate the achievement, and the service’s recent fifth birthday, Microsoft is offering gamers the chance to download Xbox Live …
Read More »Atari quits development as CEO exits
Atari CEO David Pierce has resigned from the company as it launches an ‘executive search’ to find his successor. Chief Restructuring Officer Curtis Solsvig III has assumed the role of CEO on an interim basis. Gene Davis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated: "We appreciate David’s support and commitment …
Read More »Kongregate nabs five indie exclusives
Popular Flash gaming site to fund a raft of 'large-scale' new titles from studios
Read More »Lego Batman confirmed again
The industry has known since early last year that a Lego Batman game was in development, but until now developer TT Games has remained tight-lipped – but following the studio’s capture by growing game force Warner last week , the upcoming superhero outing has now been confirmed. Lego Batman: The …
Read More »Konami strikes Euro deal with Hudson Soft
Konami Digital Entertainment has confirmed that it will be the distributor for Hudson Soft’s upcoming line-up of Wii and DS titles in Europe. Though none of the games have yet been named, it is known that they include sports titles, family-friendly offerings and some new IP. The extended partnership between …
Read More »Age rating omission delayed PS3s Lair
Although it arrived in North America on August 31st, European gamers have been waiting quite a while to get their hands on Sony’s PS3 exclusive Lair – and CVG reports that the recent delay suffered by the title was due to a problem with age ratings. Sony last week confirmed, …
Read More »Why do films get tax breaks and we dont?
He saw three areas where Government could particularly work with the industry – technology, skills and regulation. But Lord Sainsbury explained that he felt it was not worth spending time at the Summit discussing tax breaks for the games industry. Almost all industries believed they could make a case for …
Read More »Warner lines up movie hit for 2008
Warner Bros has spoken of its confidence in its upcoming multi-million dollar film adaptation, despite the fact that the firm is still to release a single unit onto the market. Looney Tunes duo ACME Arsenal and Duck Amuck will be the publisher’s European debut releases come November 30th. But that …
Read More »Trilogy snaps up 505 Games deal
Trilogy has further bolstered its roster of labels, this time being appointed as 505 Games’ primary distribution partner. 505 joins the likes of Ubisoft, Midway and Capcom in signing deals with the Hertfordshire distributor. Trilogy will handle full primary and logistics functions for the Cooking Mama publisher, including warehousing, UK …
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