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MCv sister site Develop reports that Blade Interactive has secured a multi-million pound financing deal to secure its previously announced publishing ambitions. The money comes from investment group Total Asset Management. Let no one in the video games market underestimate what Blade is doing at the moment," commented Deborah Jones …
Read More »Sonic confirmed for Super Smash Bros Brawl
In an impromptu press event late last night, Nintendo made a number of surprise announcements concerning the Wii – and the one that has got the fanboys foaming at the mouth is that Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog will appear as a playable character in the upcoming Super Smash Bros Melee. …
Read More »Sonic confirmed for Super Smash Bros Brawl
In an impromptu press event late last night, Nintendo made a number of surprise announcements concerning the Wii – and the one that has got the fanboys foaming at the mouth is that Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog will appear as a playable character in the upcoming Super Smash Bros Melee. …
Read More »New PS3 SKUs hit UK retail
After the numerous price reductions and new SKUs that Sony has introduced in its PS3 hardware range across all its global territories, today marks the arrival of the new-look PS3 offer at UK retail. Gamers looking to snap up Sony’s console can from today can choose between the 40GB model …
Read More »New PS3 SKUs hit UK retail
After the numerous price reductions and new SKUs that Sony has introduced in its PS3 hardware range across all its global territories, today marks the arrival of the new-look PS3 offer at UK retail. Gamers looking to snap up Sony’s console can from today can choose between the 40GB model …
Read More »Exclusive PSP games heading to PlayStation Store
With Sony’s currently PS3-only PlayStation Store planned to hit PSP and PC next year, SCEA has revealed that it is working on seven download-only PSP titles that it plans to distribute via the network. Gamesindustry reports that of the internally developed titles three are action based, two are musical, one …
Read More »Exclusive PSP games heading to PlayStation Store
With Sony’s currently PS3-only PlayStation Store planned to hit PSP and PC next year, SCEA has revealed that it is working on seven download-only PSP titles that it plans to distribute via the network. Gamesindustry reports that of the internally developed titles three are action based, two are musical, one …
Read More »Full details of Government games review unveiled
The UK Government has launched its official ‘call for evidence’ over the risks to young people from violent video games – and is asking you to help the inquiry. As reported by MCV last month, the research – which also looks at the availbility of ‘violent or pornographic’ material on …
Read More »Full details of Government games review unveiled
The UK Government has launched its official ‘call for evidence’ over the risks to young people from violent video games – and is asking you to help the inquiry. As reported by MCV last month, the research – which also looks at the availbility of ‘violent or pornographic’ material on …
Read More »Halo 3 hardware bundle planned for Christmas?
Hot on the heels of the confirmation that Microsoft will be releasing a new Elite 360 bundle including Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance in North America, claims have emerged that a new Halo 3 bundle is on its way to Europe. Eurogamer reports that a posting on the …
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