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â??A monsterâ?? at Sony was born after Nintendoâ??s Yamauchi severed ties

German publisher CDV has won its High Court battle against SouthPeak – over a claim that the firm failed to supply it four games from subsidiary Gamecock early enough for a Christmas 2008 release. CDV and Gamecock entered into a distribution agreement in early 2008 for seven Gamecock titles, including …

UK retailers have secured exclusive pre-order packs for Sega’s upcoming new IP, Bayonetta. As revealed on Sega’s blog, Play.com is stocking the Climax Edition, which includes a copy of the game, a limited edition box, artbook and a soundtrack CD. Meanwhile, GAME.co.uk is offering a replica gun that’s used in …

Edge of Twilight project said to be cancelled

CEO John Riccitiello speaks of the growing importance of digital games

Casual game studio hits Nintendoâ??s handheld with new title Bookworm

EA boss John Riccitiello has admitted that the firm’s plan to cut its new boxed product release slate will mean fewer employees are necessary in its publishing offices. His comments come after EA announced a round of 1,500 job cuts following its Q2 results last month. 500 of those are …

Former head of Sony Worldwide Studios recounts modest roots and big breaks

Rising Star Games has predicted that 2010 will be the best year in its history – as the publisher announces its bumper release slate for Q1. The firm’s first quarter line-up includes one title from affiliate label Gamebridge and the company’s first Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 games. With seven …

An enterprising US company has invented a collection of video games that even a baby can play. Kneebouncers allows gamers to play by simply hitting a pc keyboard – and was the brainchild of Jim Robinson (no relation to the fictional Neighbours legend, MCV understands). Kotaku reports that most of …