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MTV parent company Viacom has revealed declines across the board for Q2 2009, with the losses in its media department pinned squarely on lower-than-expected sales of music series Rock Band. Revenues at Viacom’s Media Networks division decreased by eight per cent to $1.97bn – a figure principally due” to a …

Blaze has announced the release of their all new DS Lite Illuminated charging dock. Designed with ‘style conscious gamers’ in mind, the dock’s charge is indicated by a cool electric blue glow which illuminates the console. The unit includes a spare AC charging adaptor.

Chris Satchell offers keynote at IGDA Leadership Forum



Publisher Activision Blizzard has announced a second SKU to compliment its upcoming DJ Hero – the Jay-Z and Eminem endorsed DJ Hero: Renegade.

 Activision hasn’t yet revealed its UK pricing for the standard DJ Hero SKU, though estimates put it anywhere between 89.99 and 109.99. Guitar Hero was priced at …

Kerb MD Jim McNiven offers advice on how your promotional minigame can create more buzz

Fizz Factor shuts down while Amaze merges with Griptonite amid widespread layoffs

Focus Home Interactive has set its sights on snaring share as a publisher in the UK games market with its action sports title, Blood Bowl. The French publisher first told MCV last year that it was looking to break into the UK games market – and the firm is confident …

Since it was revealed at Leipzig back in 2008, things have been mostly quiet on the EyePet front – but Sony of America last night confirmed that the title will be released on that side of the Atlantic in time for Christmas this year.

 And seeing as EyePet had until …

Independent video game chain CHIPS has opened a new store in Leicestershire. Based in Market Harborough, the new outlet sells software and hardware for all major consoles, as well as accessories, books, cards, merchandise and pre-owned. The store is run by former accountant and local resident Andrew Colclough. I first …

Watch out Codemasters – System 3 has pledged to become the greatest racing publisher in the world beginning with the upcoming SuperCar Challenge on PlayStation 3. Developed by Eutechnyx, the new game is based on last year’s multi-format hit Ferrari Challenge, and will hit shelves in August. The title boasts …