Publishing

Not content with having Hollywood and global gaming legend Steven Spielberg on its cards , publisher EA has now signed a deal to work with acclaimed director Zack Snyder. Variety reports that Snyder has signed a three game deal with EA. The publisher is understood to be retaining full ownership …

Deal with 300 and Watchmen director echoes creative pact with Spielberg from 2005

Retailers beware: a massive batch of stolen PS3 software is AWOL in the UK. According to The Sun, thieves made away with seven pallets of PS3 titles, including 16,000 copies of Ubisoft’s Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway – worth 600,000 in total. The haul was originally found by police in …

EA studio responds to criticism; develops online staff roll for both Warhammer and previous projects

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25% discount on passes still available for biggest gaming event in Canada

Giant publisher Electronic Arts has told MCV that it has promoted two of its personnel to key positions within the firm. Stuart Lang (left) has been promoted to the role of UK marketing director, having worked for the publisher in the role of EA brand manager. Gary Booker (right) has also …

Eidos creative director Ian Livingstone has predicted great things for the Middle Eastern market – but warned Microsoft and Nintendo that they will have to protect themselves from piracy to compete with Sony in the territory. Last week Livingstone gave the keynote speech at Games ‘08 in Dubai, the first …

Two day event takes place in November as part of Italian Videogame Festival

Subscription gaming service GameTap has merged with digital download giant Metaboli – cutting ties with parent Turner Broadcasting systems. According to GameStop, the deal that will see Turner relinquish management duties of the site early next year. After the transition is completed, Turner will become an equity investor in the …