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The ME iPhone app (iTunes link), from MCV sister-site Mobile Entertainment, distills all the latest content news on the ME website and puts it into the palm of the hand. The app is essential for games companies looking to get ahead in the world of mobile. Its main features include: …

CHIPS has closed all of its company-owned stores today. However, the company has denied it is in administration and will issue a statement clarifying the situation later today. The development only affects its 12 company-owned stores. The firm’s 14 franchised outlets are unaffected by any developments at Chipsworld ltd. We …

The next instalment of Grand Theft Auto could be set in Hollywood. From what we can glean from VG247’s stream of consciousness, Rockstar will apparently reveal the game soon at a Max Payne 3 press event. There’s no word on whether or not this title will be set in a …

Britainâ??s cash-strapped culture dept reveals brutal spending cuts

Games portal continues to welcome new staff as it eyes increased mobile sector presence

New committee system gives association members more direct influence; board insists departure is â??amicableâ??

HMV has told MCV it is hoping to develop an in-house digital distribution service for games. The firm has just launched a music downloads service thanks to its acquisition of digital delivery specialists 7digital – and keen to introduce other formats to its downloadable offering. Speaking to MCV after its …

Atari has released results for the first quarter of its 2010/2011 fiscal year – and despite a 65% drop in revenues, the firm’s online takings have jumped. According to GameDaily The publisher reported net revenues of €19.3 million versus €54.5 million the year previously – but the drop is in …

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There’s a new UK No.1 in video games: Toy Story 3 has taken the top spot this week. Woody, Buzz and Jessie’s adventure rises from last week’s No.5 to topple Microsoft’s Crackdown 2 – the 360 exclusive has in fact failen all the way to 10th place. Disney’s another new …