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British Academy to recognise growing development sector

Microsoft hopes that the Kinect motion camera will one day be as integral part of the average Xbox 360 owner’s user experience as Xbox Live has become today. Indeed, speaking to GameSpot the corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studious Phil Spencer has claimed that in time there will no longer …

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Publisher Sega has issued cautious optimism regarding the success or otherwise of its recently released new IP Vanquish. Developed by cult studio Platinum Games under the stewardship of Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, the game has received rave reviews from critics and is a great example of a Japanese-developed title …

The environment has become a key concern for Tesco, and trade-ins help the retailer cut its carbon footprint. Despite being named the best retailer for climate change, Tesco has set itself big environmental goals. Category director for entertainment Rob Salter told MCV in an exclusive interview: Increasingly we are doing …

Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has claimed that it will be selling each 130 Kinect motion camera for a profit. Speaking to The New York Times, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick claimed that the first ever prototype for the device cost $30,000 to manufacture and has in total cost hundreds of millions …

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The UK arm of SCE has confirmed to MCV that the UK is indeed in line for a price cut to the PSPgo. The machine will see 65 cut from its current RRP of 225, meaning it will be available for 159.99. The price still puts it above the standard …

Publisher Activision’s only chance of prospering in the music genre is to attempt to acquire the Rock Band IP from MTV owner Viacom, one US analyst has claimed. Its recent release Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock has got off to a rocky start in the US, with opening weekend sales …