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Publisher and developer Southpeak Interactive has combined its business with Global Services Partners Acquisition (GSPAC) – a company which describes itself as ‘a blank check company that was formed for the specific purpose of consummating a business combination’. Gamedaily reports that the transaction values the publisher – which now becomes …
Read More »Nintendo confirms US release schedule
Nintendo of America has outlined its release plans for the next six months in North America, and amongst the named titles are a number of big-hitting games. First-party highlights from the Wii release schedule include current European release Endless Ocean on Jan 21st, Super Smash Bros Brawl on March 9th, …
Read More »Turner backs Dare to be Digital 2008
Media giant and owner of CNN supporting game design competition
Read More »Majority of UK retailers bullied at work
Over 80 per cent of UK employees – particularly those involved in retail – have been victims of bullying at work, according to a new survey by The Samaritans. The report, entitled Stressed Out, also found over half of retail employees say their jobs are getting more stressful and that …
Read More »Writers Guild gaming nominations revealed
The Writers Guild of America has reveleaed the nominations for its inaugural videogame writing award. Five games are in the running for a prize designed to "[honour] outstanding achievement in videogame writing during 2007". As seems to be a common theme this morning, head over to the quite wonderful Develop …
Read More »Gamecock’s EIEIO heading to Texas
Newer developer-focused publisher Gamecock has announced that it is moving its games showcase from E3 to run alongside culture and technology event SXSW. MCV sister-site Develop has the full-down.
Read More »Disney adds SVP of production to exec games team
Former Atari man Jean-Marcel Nicolai to oversee global production of Disney Interactive Studios' titles
Read More »Square Enix looking to acquire Western developer?
Publisher looking to expand influence outside Japan
Read More »Square Enix eyes up Western developers
Square Enix is preparing a renewed push in Western territories this year – and has admitted that it would consider acquiring a European studio. Speaking exclusively to MCV, the president and CEO of Square’s European and US divisions John Yamamoto said the firm was focusing on how to better seduce …
Read More »Big Huge Games snapped up by THQ
Maryland-based developer Big Huge Games has been acquired by THQ for an undisclosed price. The studio, which made a name for itself in the strategy genre with games like Rise of Nations and Xbox Live Arcade’s Catan, is currently working on a role-playing game helmed by Elder Scrolls creator Ken …
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