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MCV’s latest Recommended Extra supplement dedicated to Nintendo’s blossoming online strategy, and is now available to read online. Included is a guide to getting the Wii and DS online, a look to Nintendo’s range of online services and a run-down of the publisher’s marketing plans. You can flick through the …

MCV’s latest Recommended Extra supplement dedicated to Nintendo’s blossoming online strategy, and is now available to read online. Included is a guide to getting the Wii and DS online, a look to Nintendo’s range of online services and a run-down of the publisher’s marketing plans. You can flick through the …

Publisher EA has responded to the recent attack from former exec Mitch Lasky in which the Jamdat Mobile founder slammed now-boss John Riccitiello for his current business strategy. Mitch needs to try de-caf,” EA’s US head of communications Jeff Brown told VentureBeat. It’s never easy being turned down for a …

Babel Media veteran takes new role at Hollywood agency

Publisher EA has responded to the recent attack from former exec Mitch Lasky in which the Jamdat Mobile founder slammed now-boss John Riccitiello for his current business strategy. Mitch needs to try de-caf,” EA’s US head of communications Jeff Brown told VentureBeat. It’s never easy being turned down for a …

Babel Media veteran takes new role at Hollywood agency

SCEE has announced that it has extended its free game promotion for new owners of the digital-only PSPgo. Originally set to expire on January 10th, the deal will now run until January 31st and allows those who buy a new machine the chance to download one of either Gran Turismo, …

The faith publishers put in core games on Wii is once again under strain with news that Ubisoft has drastically downsized its sales expectations for the upcoming Red Steel 2 on Wii. The move comes in the wake of a lowering of Ubisoft’s overall financial forecasts last week. On Red …

Britsoft outfit to score third major backer and â??alleviate money issuesâ??, a report claims

Leading global publisher Activision Blizzard has vowed to press ahead with its plans for the DJ Hero brand, having confirmed its intention to publish a sequel to the firm’s latest rhythm action IP. If you’re going to make a commitment to doing something original, the odds are that you’re not …