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Eidos parent SCi’s protracted talks with potential acquirers have come to an end, the company has revealed. In a trading statement, SCi also revealed that its biggest release of the calendar year, Tomb Raider: Underworld, would be delayed from its scheduled June release date to Christmas in order to achieve …
Read More »Valve buys Turtle Rock
Famed US independent buys developer of new game Left 4 Dead
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Read More »Microsoft to buy Logitech?
Speculation regarding a Microsoft takeover of Swiss-based peripherals firm Logitech has grown amongst traders, as the industry spanning giant increased its shares in the company to 12 per cent. According to Reuters , rumors are circulating that Microsoft will launch a takeover bid for Logitech at 48 Franks per share, …
Read More »DS and 360 star in record-breaking 2007
A handheld sector spearheaded by DS and a home console market led by Xbox 360 have pushed 2007 software sales to unprecedented heights, MCV can reveal. Full year figures courtesy of ELSPA and ChartTrack reveal another spectacular year of game sales and a significant boost in market value. Total software …
Read More »UK GAMES MARKET 2007
Total software units: 75.9m (Up 16 per cent on 2006) Total software value: 1.72billion (Up 25 per cent on 2006) Total console software (units): 58.2 million (Up 26 per cent on 2006) Total console software (value): 1.41bn (Up 34 per cent on 2006) Console handheld (units): 21.4m (Up 45 per …
Read More »ELSPA meets with MP over new game rating bill
Director general of trade body ELSPA Paul Jackson has met with Julian Brazier MP to discuss a proposed Private Members Bill in relation to game rating classification. Brazier’s bill could result in the classification of films and games to come under the scrutiny of Parliament, and cause a major shake-up …
Read More »Mint green PSP announced for Japan
A new mint green PSP has will be launched in Japan, designed to attract female consumers, reported Next Generation . Set for a February 28th debut, it is the latest in the multicoloured Blume series, which Sony says is designed ‘to match their lifestyles and preferences.’
Read More »What are you looking forward to in 2008?
Chris Lewis, Regional VP, EMEA Home and Entertainment, Microsoft: I’m looking forward to 2008 in lots of ways, but certainly as the year where gaming comes into its own – no longer a fad or annual staple of "hottest Christmas gift" features, but a valid entertainment choice that holds its …
Read More »Codemasters looks to possible US studio acquisitions
'I want to be a magnet for emerging talent' says CEO Rod Cousens
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