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GHOSTBUSTERS PUBLISHER: Vivendi/Sierra RELEASED: Autumn FORMAT: DS/Wii/PS2/PC/PS3/360 Gamers have long dreamed of having the chance to destroy the StayPuft Marshmallow man, or tear after Slimer in a hushed hotel ever since the release of Ivan Reitman’s classic action comedy back in 1984. Now, thanks to the chaps and chapesses at …
Read More »ELSPA backs Tory childhood report
The Conservative party has launched its childhood report, More Ball Games. The report is designed to discuss and understand the issues affecting childhood in the UK in 2008, which includes parental concerns about bullying and video games. ELSPA was asked to give evidence to the review in late 2007, and …
Read More »Red Faction III blasts next-gen consoles
Though it’s yet to release an official statement, THQ has all-but-announced the development of FPS sequel Red Faction III in a recent investor conference call, Gamespot reports. THQ CEO Brian Farrell referred to the game by name, confirming that it is being developed by Volition Studios, the team behind the …
Read More »Moore: We must do better on Wii and DS
In an interview with IGN , Peter Moore has revealed that new boxing title Facebreaker is to be the first of many more titles from EA Sports which will be aimed at the casual gamer. There will be more announcements that will be, if you will, licensed intellectual property that …
Read More »EA opens huge Madrid testing centre
Electronic Arts, has opened a European test centre in Madrid, which will employ between 200 and 400 people from 20 European countries. According to Sky News, Madrid was chosen over 27 other cities, including London, Prague and Warsaw, because of its geographical location and popularity as a travel destination. "We …
Read More »Capcom forecasts 15 per cent full-year profit jump
Resident Evil publisher Capcom has raised its full-year revenue and operating profit forecasts, citing better-than-expected sales of game software. The Japanese firm said in a statement that operating profit will probably rise 20 percent to 11.5 billion Yen ($108 million).That represents a 15 percent increase from its previous forecast of …
Read More »Iwata: ‘Third party devs are not struggling on Wii’
Nintendo president says other studios are reaping the benefits of Wii sales and has the figures to prove it
Read More »SPECIAL REPORT: Develops Game Changers
Develop magazine has revealed the most influential executives in the development community in its special Game Changers feature – head over to Develop for more.
Read More »Beautiful Katamari this month
After changing its proposed release date from some time this month to some time next month, Atari has now stated that colourful Xbox 360 title Beautiful Katamari will indeed arrive at UK retail very shortly. To be precise, February 29th is the day that ardent fans of the King of …
Read More »Nvidia acquires Ageia
PC and console graphics hardware firm Nvidia has signed an agreement to purchase Ageia, the creators of popular physics engine PhysX. Ageia’s engine has been used in over 140 games on a number of consoles including PS3, 360 and Wii, as well as on PC. "The AGEIA team is world …
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