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The US games industry generated $2.7 billion in sales last month, making it the second best November in industry history. Overall sales were down by 7.6 per cent when compared to the same period last year, meaning November 2008 retains the record set last year, according to the latest NPD …

Exspect’s Neil Meredith is to assume a new strategic development role next year, MCV can confirm. The founder and current commercial director Gem’s accessories business will take on his new responsibilities on a part-time basis from April onwards. He will be working on new territory and strategic developments for both …

US hardware sales for every format are up on all formats, according to the latest NPD data. Each platform topped its sales when compared to last month, with the DS leading the way at 1.70 million units. The only other platform to shift more than 1 million was the Wii, …

Dene Carterâ??s new studio Fluttermind lunches its first iPhone game

Yesterday we confirmed the date and new categories for the MCV Awards 2010 – and now we have a video live to tell you more about the event. The MCV Awards 2010 will take place on April 22nd next year in London. Hundreds of UK execs attend the event – …

Activision Blizzard’s Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has topped US software sales in November, selling 6 million copies in just 19 days. The latest NPD sales data shows the Xbox 360 and PS3 editions sold 4.2 million and 1.87 million copies respectively, far outselling any other title during the …

QA department mainly affected as the Rock Band team cuts back

As part of its trading statement today HMV has offered further details on the success of its games category – reporting continued successes in areas like pre-owned in the face of a lighter release schedule. Amongst its HMV UK & Ireland stores, the chain’s technology and related entertainment products grew …

Following the success of the ‘Promote & Devote 2008′ promotional event offered to Independent retailers, Activision Blizzard is backing this year’s event with up to 30,000. Last year, there was huge support from Independent retail sector, many of whom featured titles in their windows and in-store. All benefited from the …

Square Enix Europe has confirmed that all those who pre-order the upcoming Just Cause 2 will receive and exclusive limited edition version of the game. Along with the exclusive packaging, Just Cause 2 LE includes what is being called the Black Market Chaos Pack which brings with it five downloadable …