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Having staved off some pretty fierce criticism of its controversial online-required DRM in some of its PC titles, Ubisoft has at last received a welcome spot of corporate backing from fellow publisher Namco Bandai. Speaking to CVG, Namco Bandai VP Olivier Comte says that Ubisoft’s method is not without merit. …

Having kept pretty quite about the game since it was first unveiled in October last year, Nintendo has announced that PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be released in the UK on July 9th. Players take control of recognisable series’ mascot Pikachu in what is described as the first Pokemon adventure …

All sectors of the games industry unite for record-busting fundraiser

GamesAid raised a staggering 50,000 with a single event at last night’s 3rd Annual Golf & Spa Day fundraiser. The sell-out event was organised by Gem Distribution and held at The Grove in Watford. A variety of fund-raising activities were held, including a live auction for a signed England shirt …

Though the Call of Duty: Black Ops studio admits the situation at Activision is 'unfortunate'

Developer-publisher sets eyes on Germany and France

MCV can reveal that Andrew Thompson is the man who will replace Asda’s outgoing games buying manager Duncan Cross on June 7th. It was reported last week that Cross is leaving the games side of the business to head up the supermarket’s baby category. Thompson, the former product director at …

Control and significant percentage of GameHi shares attained in deal

EA’s FIFA Online, a free-to-play version of its globally popular football series, has entered an open beta phase and is inviting players to sign up. The launch is part of EA’s wider strategy of bringing its most popular brands to a wider market, as well as tapping into the booming …

It’s been a day Apple enthusiasts have been waiting what feels like an eternity for – the iPad is now officially available in the UK, as well as much of Europe, Australia and Japan. Its arrival has been delayed following strong demand in the US that put pressure on Apple’s …