Publishing

Co-founders of Codemasters, David and Richard Darling, recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

European dev boss Phil Spencer leaves territory for global role as Shane Kim moves up

Fans of Guitar Hero III that attend this year’s Isle Of Wight festival will get the opportunity to play the game on the same stage that stars perform on. All attendees will have the chance to have a go on the game, with the finest ‘rock gods’ having their fret-slashing …

As a major celebrity’s son or daughter, you’re due a few more perks than your average playground dweller. And that’s exactly what BBC presenter Jonathan Ross’s son Harvey discovered when EA sent him an advanced copy of Will Wright’s Spore. Ross (Jr.) has posted his opinions on various internet forums …

The latest Wedbush Morgan mailout has revealed raised estimates for the combined business’ income FY ’09 revenue to $3.70 billion – up significantly from $2.41 billion. On July 8th, shareholders are expected to approve the deal, with Wedbush Morgan predicting that the merger will be officially closed by July 11th. …

Jack Thompson, the US attorney and frequent critic of video games, has been disbarred from practising law for a minimum of ten years. The transcript of the hearing, where the Florida Bar recommended the disbarring for professional misconduct, has now been released and is available here from GamePolitics. The disciplinary …

As the Activision Blizzard deal and EA-Take Two saga suggest that the publishing community is set on expanding significantly, Ubisoft head of studios Christine Burgess-Qumard has told our sister site Develop : We are in the race, definitely – and we’re not in it to come last.” The comments came …

Sony has announced the release of the Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII PSP bundle, which will launch on Friday, June 20th. The pack will be priced at €189.99 (around 150) and contain a limited edition Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII-engraved silver PSP and a copy of the game. Developed …

Microsoft has unveiled the range of RPG titles it hopes will reverse its fortunes in Sony and Nintendo-loving Japan. At a press event in Tokyo yesterday, Xbox execs introduced a series of titles, which will be released in Japan over the next 18 months. The Xbox 360 is famously struggling …

Christine Burgess-Quémard Q&A fleshes out targets for studio growth and development acquisitions