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THQ will merge the online business units within two of its key divisions: core games, and kids, family and casual games. The aim is to have all online games handled by two units that will help launch the publisher’s line-up globally. THQ is currently working on several online games, including …

Blitz Games Studios' Andrew Oliver alludes to possible E3 announcement

THQ has promoted Martin Good to executive vice president for its kids, family & casual games and global online services business units. He will be oversee the delivery of online games across both units and will report to THQ’s president and CEO Brian Farrell. Martin’s leadership and experience uniquely qualify …

The rumours were true – Warner Bros Interactive has officially confirmed that a new Mortal Kombat game will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011. Developed by NetherRealm Studios (the current name of long-term series’ producers Midway Chicago) under the leadership of MK creator Ed Boon, the game …

Escape Studios, Waterfront Entertainment, Loughborough and Iguana join trade association

Koch Media has announced it has finalised an exclusive sales, marketing and PR agreement with Codemasters. The distributor will now handle the release of Codies’ titles in several European territories, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France and Italy. This new arrangement begins in September with the highly anticipated racer F1 …

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow, the pain of supporting England begins the day after and to celebrate another year of hurt Microsoft is launching a ‘Summer of Football’ on Xbox Live. Kicking off tomorrow, a collaboration with Konami is offering officially licensed football kits for avatars. The supported nations …

2011 release confirmed by Warner for PS3 and Xbox 360

Second Life developer Linden Lab will reduce its workforce by thirty per cent, the company has announced. The company has seen a notable drop in interest in its virtual world service – a trend not mentioned as the firm announced staff reductions. "Today’s announcement about our reorganization will help us …

A new collection of Joystick Junkies peripherals has been announced by Exspect which will arrive in retailers later this year. The accessories feature branding from games clothing label Joystick Junkies, and include DSi play cases, DSi hard shell cases and flight bags that can hold any type of DS or …