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PC game publisher and distributor Paradox Interactive has taken on two ex-Atari executives as it ramps up its sales, marketing and distribution operations, reported Next Generation . Reena Miranda was previously director of product acquisition and third party at the publisher, while Martin Sirc was managing director at Atari Nordic. …
Read More »History repeating itself
It’s natural to look upon the past fondly. We do it all the time, convinced that TV, crime rates and international political stability of the past is preferable than the dreary present we are faced with. Everyone who played video games years ago can also be guilty of this – …
Read More »Best of GC 2007 revealed
The Leipziger Messe has named this year’s ‘Best of GC’, with an even spread of publishers given accolades by the show’s jury. The winners are as follows: PC: Crysis (EA)Xbox: BioShock (Take 2)PSP: God of War: Chains of Olympus (SCE)PS2: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami)PS3: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami)Wii: …
Read More »The new Hollywood?
Remember back when the games industry was seen as the awkward cousin of the film industry, equivalent to the geeky nerd who no-one wanted to dance with at the school disco? Fast forward to today, and how things have changed. Returning from the Siggraph Convention in San Diego, (the world’s …
Read More »New Shrek title to arrive on DS
Publisher Activision will release a new Shrek game called Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys for the DS for Christmas, reported Next Generation . The title will be based on characters introduced in Shrek The Third, namely Dronkeys (the offspring of a donkey and a dragon) and Shrek and Fiona’s ogre children. …
Read More »David Cameron launches attack on violent games
With a general election looming, David Cameron has found a new ‘enemy of society’ to rally against: violent video games. The Tory leader has set out a new long-term plan to tackle anti-social behaviour – including potential curbs on interactive entertainment. According to the Press Association, the strategy will form …
Read More »Curran and Guthrie step up at THQ
Scott Guthrie has been named executive vice president for North and South America and Ian Curran has stepped up to become international executive vice president in a newly-announced re-organisation of THQ’s top brass. The moves come as executive vice president of worldwide publishing Kelly Flock steps down for personal reasons. …
Read More »Capcom signs up for N-Gage
Japanese developer and publisher supporting new Nokia platform
Read More »COMMENT: Warner toons into games
But having grown from its roots in filmmaking and Bugs Bunny cartoons to the enormous media empire it is today, Warner Bros is a company with as many smart ideas as its carrot-chomping figurehead. And its latest move into video games may just turn out to be the brightest of …
Read More »Warner to take back licences in new games blitz
Speaking exclusively to MCV, senior VP of worldwide sales and distribution Ron Scott revealed that plans are in place to take back Warner licences like Superman, Batman, Harry Potter and The Sopranos. You’ll see a large percentage of Warner properties come on board as we develop the extra capability we …
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