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Nintendo isn’t the only company eyeing innovative new 3D games technology. The firm behind the 3D elements in last Friday’s re-release of Batman: Arkham Asylum says its cheaper technology can drive rapid acceptance of games with added on-screen depth elements. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition hits today, …

I would suggest a more pragmatic attitude. UK Interactive Entertainment is perfectly acceptable as the new name. UKIE? People will get used to it. After all, we dealt with Nintendo choosing Wii as a console name and that was proper mental. There are a variety of very good reasons for …

Blockbuster UK is not closing any stores and is a profitable business, insists MD Martin Higgins.The firm broke its silence after news emerged that its US parent could face bankruptcy. MCV recently reported that Blockbuster is looking to sell its UK arm. However, Higgins has denied analyst statements that the …

Microsoft is rumoured to be readying an Xbox 360 slim unit that could launch with Project Natal this year. The trimmed-down model would arrive to help prolong the lifecycle of the console, and could be released as a bundle at retail with Natal. Reports over a redesigned Xbox 360 surfaced …

Rebranding ELSPA to the newer, more accessible UK Interactive Entertainment Association ‘reflects the evolving nature of the industry’ according to director general Michael Rawlinson. The UK games industry trade association last week confirmed it will rebrand this summer after 20 years as ELSPA. We’ve got to move with this world …

Ferry Corsten recruited for the release of Pulse: The Game

Popular B2B developer-publisher 'speed dating' event to hit LA in June

Key political parties set for game industry showdown

Studio head delighted with JC2 sales and scores

Not shy of speaking his mind, the latest outburst from games industry analyst Michael Pachter has seen him condemn PSP to a last place finish in the current handheld war. I think Sony is running into a brick wall, trying to compete in the handheld sector,” he stated in the …