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And if the industry is going to start crying foul over Tesco or Asda trying their hand at trade-ins, then the industry must also collectively address the wider issues around pre-owned. Currently, developers and publishers hate used game sales, by all accounts. And they are doing everything they can to …

Over the past six months, the games industry has ramped up its efforts in tackling piracy. For instance, publishers Ubisoft, EA and Sony have all recently announced measures to discourage IP theft. Consumers playing one of Ubisoft’s PC titles have to remain constantly connected to the internet so that the …

Spend increases criticised as effect of confused policies

Studio sources have confirmed to MCV’s sister site Develop that Sony’s new Motion Controller device will be compatible with an extra Wii Nunchuck-style add-on. Speaking at GDC, the source stated that even though the controller’s final specs will be ‘reminiscent’ to the Wii, the familiar elements provide scope for those …

Up to 20 gone from main studio; Meanwhile troubled Derby studio presumed closed

Sony will be able to convert Wii developers to PS3 with Motion Controller, says our source

Ubisoft Montréal licences Morpheme as part of long-term deal with publisher

Having teetered on the brink late last year, the short-term future of UK video games forum rllmuk has been secured after the site successfully raised 6,000 – a sum that should safeguard the site for at least two years. It has also today been confirmed that the portal has been …

First technical demo of online multi-system games revealed

Members of Parliament will take part in a Q&A session to discuss the state of the games industry on March 29th. Trade body ELSPA will hold the event at the BAFTA building in London. It aims to give retailers, publishers, developers and others involved in the industry the chance to …