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Shigeru Miyamoto has defended Nintendo’s online console strategy while admitting that it perhaps has been a bit slow to develop its business model – and suggesting that the platform holder may at some stage charge for access to its online network. Elements of Nintendo’s online strategy that have been criticised …

Shigeru Miyamoto has defended Nintendo’s online console strategy while admitting that it perhaps has been a bit slow to develop its business model – and suggesting that the platform holder may at some stage charge for access to its online network. Elements of Nintendo’s online strategy that have been criticised …

Video games retailer GameStop has confirmed details of an executive reshuffle that has seen it replace its current CEO. Former COO Paul Raines is to become the new CEO. He replaces Dan DeMatteo who in turn assumes the role of executive chairman. His new role will see him focus on …

Video games retailer GameStop has confirmed details of an executive reshuffle that has seen it replace its current CEO. Former COO Paul Raines is to become the new CEO. He replaces Dan DeMatteo who in turn assumes the role of executive chairman. His new role will see him focus on …

UK indie lifts lid on free-to-play football management and trivia game

UK indie lifts lid on free-to-play football management and trivia game

Software – it’s the big question that still hangs over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 motion expansion Natal, and now one leading games mascot is being linked to the peripheral. Joystiq reports that Sega is preparing a downloadable version of last-gen racing game Sonic Riders for the device. Called Sonic Free Riders, …

Software – it’s the big question that still hangs over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 motion expansion Natal, and now one leading games mascot is being linked to the peripheral. Joystiq reports that Sega is preparing a downloadable version of last-gen racing game Sonic Riders for the device. Called Sonic Free Riders, …

There was a flurry of activity across Twitter last night as Doctor Who fans discovered that episode one of the Doctor Who: The Adventure Games was available to download ahead of its June 5th release date. The BBC has issued a statement to MCV saying the reason this version has …

There was a flurry of activity across Twitter last night as Doctor Who fans discovered that episode one of the Doctor Who: The Adventure Games was available to download ahead of its June 5th release date. The BBC has issued a statement to MCV saying the reason this version has …