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Disney’s new Epic Mickey – a Wii title that effectively ‘reinvents’ Mickey Mouse – was finally announced today. Confirmed at a London event after almost a year of speculation – and a long tease through US consumer site Game Informer – the title has been revealed as an action platformer …

Legendary designer's revamp of cartoon icon announced at London event

Trade body ELSPA has praised the commitment pledged by the Conservative party’s Shadow Culture Minister Ed Vaizey at last night’s London Games Conference to explore ways to help the UK video games industry should his party win next year’s general election. We welcome much in Ed Vaizey’s speech,” ELSPA director …

GameCity 09: Labour Lord insists the industry needs structure more than anything else

Blaze will release a motion-sensing controller for PlayStation 3, MCV can reveal. The Blaze PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller boasts a design similar to Nintendo’s Wii Remote, but features a directional D-pad, analogue stick and a full selection of controls found on the traditional PS3 pad. The Blace PS3 Motion …

Both LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition will be released in November. Activision’s latest release schedule gives a street date of November 20th for LEGO Indy 2 and November 6th for Ultimate Sith. LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues …

Efforts of sound teams under-supported by column-inches, but situation is changing

Lobbyists and soncumer groups have been quick to condemn the government’s intention to push forward with a three-strikes” policy to cut the internet connections of those accused of online piracy. Introducing a tiered response to illegal filesharing is a good idea in theory, but only if the right people are …

Labour MP and Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has stated that the UK will follow the lead set by France in introducing a three-strikes-and-you’re-out” policy that will leave those accused of internet piracy without a broadband connection. Lord Mandelson wants those found guilty of repeat offences cut off within 15 months …

Ubisoft believes that the industry’s Q4 line-up could be its strongest ever – but has admitted that there will be less choice for consumers than there was in 2008. The publisher releases the sequel to flagship release Assassin’s Creed on November 20th – currently fourth favourite for the Christmas No.1 …