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Activision boss dreams of stable monthly revenues from the Call of Duty series

Publisher claims Microsoft ended up spending far more than expected on the device

Kazunori Yamauchi, the mastermind behind Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo series, has insisted that the addition of 3D technology is not the reason behind the game’s protracted development. In fact, the legendary petrol head has claimed that 3D was up and running in the game as early as two years ago. …

Middleware firms inks special deal for prospective Mac developers

Customers may be left baffled by both the range of accessories needed for the full PlayStation Move experience and the variation of compatibility between titles, according to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter. Sony’s PlayStation Move comprises three separate components – the Move Controller, the Navigation Sub-Controller and the PlayStation Eye. …

Asda has hired promotional game development specialist Matmi to create Make a Save; a title conceived to advertise the supermarket chain’s World Cup offers. Released today, the penalty shootout themed browser game is linked through to Asda’s ongoing online Love The Game campaign, which is also running in-store. We wanted …

Analyst Michael Pachter believes that the reason behind the continued lack of a confirmed RRP for Microsoft’s Kinect motion camera is that the platform holder is still struggling with some aspects of its launch strategy for the device. Speaking in a note to investors, Pachter noted that he was less …

This year’s E3 was among the most impressive in the last decade, with three major hardware initiatives displayed, a tremendous amount of new core content, and extremely crisp presentations from all three console manufacturers. We think that the most impactful reveal” at the show is the 3DS, which appears to …

Will Freeman looks at a middleware sector charged with adapting to a new development landscape.



Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption has held onto the top spot of the All Formats Charts for a fifth consecutive week. The game outsold every other title this week, despite a 24 per cent drop in sales. Super Mario Galaxy 2 remains in second, although a 29 per cent drop in …