Publishing

Speculation is mounting that THQ is to be the subject of an acquisition bid in the next few months – with insiders suggesting that Warner is readying an offer. Shares in THQ soared 13 per cent on Tuesday amid rumours that the publisher – which holds the lucrative WWE game …

Both digital and boxed versions of Bookworm and Bejeweled Twist coming to DS

The much-debated SingStar SKU of Beatles: Rock Band has been officially touted by EA and is already available at UK retail with an RRP of 49.99. Dubbed The Beatles: Rock Band – Two Microphone Pack, the disc comes with the same 45 tracks featured in release already on the market, …

THQ shares rocket as acquisition rumours intensify

In a surprise move, Microsoft has effectively cut another $50 off the price of its high-end Xbox 360 Elite – though the deal is only set to run for two weeks. Any consumers who buy Microsoft’s 120GB machine by October 5th will be able to send off for a $50 …

Some of the industry’s most recognised PR execs have moved into new roles this week. At Microsoft, UK PR manager for Xbox & Games for Windows Andy Irving has taken a job in the firm’s marketing team. MCV understands that this will involve looking after a number of first party …

Developer performs technical feat using XNA Game Studio 3.1

The wait for a UK release date for Sony’s PS3 exclusive action outing Uncharted 2: Amongst Thieves is finally over – Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer that the game will be released on October 16th. Talk amongst those in the know in the UK industry is pegging Uncharted 2 as …

Microsoft’s Summer of Arcade promotion on Xbox Live, which came to an end last month, helped the digital portal to a 200 per cent increase in revenues, the platform holder has revealed. Microsoft has also revealed that it’s pioneering online quiz show title, 1 vs 100, was downloaded a total …

Alongside the numerous other revelations that have come to light thanks to a leaked publisher document this morning, it has also emerged that Sony is considering introducing an import games area of PSN. And furthering reports of a Western release for Yakuza 3 over the last few days, it seems …