Publishing

Ferrari Challenge in short supply

System 3 is working speedily to restore levels of Ferrari Challenge stock in stores, according to the firm. The publisher said that a distribution hiccup coupled with demand for the title has resulted in limited numbers of copies on retailer shelves. Mark Cale, CEO of System 3 CEO Mark Cale …

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Activision Blizzard deal officially finalised

The ‘deal that shook the industry’ has finally been rubber stamped – and Activision Blizzard has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the publishing community by stating that the merger has formed the world leader in online and console games.” President and CEO of the new powerhouse publisher …

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Xbox Wii-mote: Official footage

A video of a prototype for an Xbox 360 motion-sensing pad has been discovered on the official site of hardware developer Motus. However, it is not made clear whether Motus is planning to release the peripheral as a third-party product, or if Microsoft has done a deal with the company …

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Spore could be the new Sims, says EA

Giant publisher Electronic Arts has great expectations for its upcoming innovative title Spore, comparing its long term potential with the ever-popular Sims series. The DS, PC and Mac title, set for release on Friday September 5th, comes from the man behind The Sims, Will Wright, and gives players a similar …

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MCV’s E3 preview: Pt. 1

E3 2007. Let’s be honest, it lacked a certain something. A slimmed down bastard child of its former glorious excesses, last year’s Electronics Entertainment Expo may have provided the business networking opportunities its smaller number of attendees craved – but it was without the event’s hallmark abundance of euphoria. Gone …

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Xbox.com gets pre-E3 overhaul

Microsoft has given a fresh lick of paint to its official home for Xbox 360 online – Xbox.com . The site contains much the same info as before, covering current titles, upcoming games, Xbox Live, hardware, forums and support. There’s also a dedicated E3 page, fronted by Xbox Live guru …

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No EA-Take Two deal until August 21st

Next-gen has reported that EA cannot acquire Take Two until August 21st due to a Federal Trade Commission request for more information related to the proposed $2 billion deal. EA has agreed to comply with the FTC’s demands, having previously set a decision deadline for Take Two of July 18th. …

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New games mag launches

Fidget, a brand new website and print magazine dedicated to video gaming ‘for real people’, has launched today . The first issue of the print magazine, which will be distributed free through shops, bars, clubs and games stores, is due later this year. The publication’s team pledges to produce: ‘accessible, …

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