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Nokia’s previous claims that its N-Gage game platform would not be merged with its growing Ovi app store have been cast into doubt following the announcement of new plans to ‘create a better user experience in the Nokia ecosystem’. As part of the announced changes, all mobile games will now …

Visitors to the Movie Comic Media Expo in London later this month will get the chance to enjoy an early hands-on with Koei’s upcoming Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires before anyone else in the world. Also in attendance will be Koei’s PSP outing Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce. Visitors are advised to bring …

New start-up secures $4.5 million finance; Rob Pardo and Nexon's Min Kim advising

David Reeves retired as SCEE president yesterday after 15 years at the platform holder – taking with him incredible knowledge of the industry… and its pitfalls.In an exclusive final interview, MCV asks Reeves about his biggest highs and lows in an incredible career – and the veteran doesn’t disappoint when …

Joe, the boss of my local taxi company, told me: ‘David if ever you wanted a quiet life, you can come and work for me. I know you’re a very careful driver – your wife tells me so…’” He might be retiring after 15 years at Sony PlayStation, but three …

The supermarkets might be marking their territory in games, but a confident GAME has said it is ‘constantly evolving’ to take on any increased competition. The comments came from CEO Lisa Morgan after the GAME Group posted record end-of-year results last week, flying in the face of the recession that …

ELSPA has expressed its joy over the Government’s new Change4Life TV ad, which praises the role of active games as part of a healthy lifestyle. Change4Life’s previous print ad drew fire from games industry companies such as EA, Sega, Codemasters and Atari. It depicted a young boy playing a console …

Developâ??s job board has a number of great opportunities this week

Then again, you having witnessed it isn’t the most important legacy this plasticine parable will have. Neither, thankfully, is the soon-to-be-dangerously-chunky kid sitting with a games pad that kicks it off. (Although this time, the Change4Life crew at least used a generic-looking controller. Was someone just a little frightened by …

Casual game provider acquires the multi-IGF-award nominee for an undisclosed fee, considers further buy-outs