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The arrival of Kinect and Move this year does not mark the end of the traditional console hardware cycle, according to Ubisoft’s European MD Alain Corre. Microsoft has previously stated that the arrival of Kinect is effectively a relaunch” of the Xbox 360. Indeed, its arrival on the market comes …

Microsoft has announced that it will launch the Xbox 360 S 4GB in Japan on September 9th. It will carry an RRP of YEN 19,800. Andriasang reports that as in other territories, the SKU will include a new Slim version of the Xbox 360 console incorporating 4GB of internal memory, …

A US analyst has refuted claims that games featuring a female lead are being shunned by publishers due to their inability to perform in the market. The subject came to light earlier this month when it was claimed that Activision altered development of the game that has eventually become True …

New media outfit offers redundant Dundee developers an alternative to job applications

Greater involvement from its Western arm in the future development of its titles will ensure that Capcom is never embroiled in another racism row, the publisher has vowed. In March 2009 some critics labelled Resident Evil 5 racist due to its depiction of African zombies in conflict with the stereotypical …

Just Flight has announced details of its flight simulator exhibition, which will debut next month. The event will take place at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford during the Battle of Britain Air Show, which is held on Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 6th. Just Flight has teamed up …

Nintendo’s handheld painting title Art Academy has topped the DS charts for the second successive week. The game is also at No.6 in the All Formats Top 40, having dropped one place from last week’s No.5, thanks to a widespread TV marketing campaign. Nintendo’s UK product manager for DS James …