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Ahead of the publication of firm numbers for its current financial year, publisher Konami has issued a stark word of caution to investors, warning them that the numbers are likely to bring bad news. Konami expects that profits for the current financial year will be 82 per cent down on …
Read More »IW: Wii cant deliver on our goals
Infinity Ward has ruled out development on Nintendo’s Wii console after stating that the platform cannot meet the studio’s ambitions. As part of a wider interview with Develop, Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling implied that the Wii’s humble hardware specs are at odds with the studio’s aim to deliver …
Read More »EPIC Diaries: Muvizu movies with Unreal
A case study showing how UE3 can be used to power tools and tech
Read More »Infinity Ward: Wii canâ??t deliver on our goals
As the studio ponders new IP after Modern Warfare 2
Read More »Infinity Ward snubbed â??ridiculousâ?? MW2 budget
Activision was ready to back Modern Warfare 2 with massive funds
Read More »THQ focuses on core market in 2010
THQ has signed the rights to a new Russian-made FPS – as it bids to grow its core gamer audience in the next 12 months. Metro 2033, by Russia’s 4A Games, rounds out a trio of titles in key genres due for release at the start of next year. The …
Read More »US: New partners for PSN video service
SCEA has penned deals with a number of film companies that will bring a whole host of new content to the PS3 video rental service. Leading the line-up is Star Wars creator LucasArts. Recent animated release Star Wars: The Clone Wars has already been confirmed for PSN, but the possibility …
Read More »Shoot to thrill
The first person shooter is one of the world’s most popular video game genres, with the likes of Halo and Call of Duty dominating the charts. Christopher Dring investigates the sector and talks to the experts on the past, present and future of the FPS… Believe it or not, the …
Read More »Fight Night DLC announced
Electronic Arts has announced it will be releasing a new downloadable content pack for Fight Night Round 4 in early December. The pack will be available for Xbox 360 and PS3, and introduces two brand new games modes to the acclaimed boxing title. According to EA, Old School Rules will …
Read More »CID The Dummy deal agreed
A dispute between Italian studio Twelve Interactive and UK firm OG International concerning the rights to the CID Dummy franchise has reportedly been resolved, according to Edge. The two set upon one another following the collapse of UK publisher Oxygen, from whom OGI – which is headed by former Oxygen …
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