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US indie outfit Atomic Games, developers of the divisive Iraq War title Six Days in Fallujah, has responded to Konami’s surprise decision to withdraw from publishing the game. On Monday it was revealed that Konami had abandoned a publishing deal with Atomic, following sustained public criticism of the game’s content …

Following Sony’s revelation earlier this month that it is to release upcoming PSP sequel Patapon 2 in digital form only in North America, Capcom has now joined the party by announcing a non-UMD PSP title of its own. GameSpot reports that Capcom will release 2D fighter Fate/Unlimited Codes on PSN …

Yet Atomic Games is looking for opportunities to finish development

Empire owner Silverstar Holdings has finally broken its silence on the company’s collapse, with an email circulated to staff in the past few hours confirming that administrators will be appointed soon. The internal memo, acquired by MCV, attempts to downplay the story we broke on Friday that the company was …

Ian Livingstone OBE has been promoted by new Eidos owners Square Enix to the role of Life President, MCV can reveal. Livingstone moves up from his position as Creative Director at the firm. He told MCV this afternoon: "My new role entails being the spokesperson for the Eidos group, dealing …

Finnish developer working on 3 digital titles, wants to be a â??small boutique publisherâ??

Having missed its initial launch window alongside Microsoft’s revamped New Xbox Experience dashboard update, details are now starting to trickle through regarding intriguing online console quiz title 1 vs 100. Chiefly, Microsoft has confirmed that 1 vs 100 will be free to every Gold member of its Xbox Liver service. …

Autodeskâ??s AI tech set to enlighten and civilise NPCs in the upcoming Americaâ??s Army 3

Founded by Industry veteran Gerry Tucker, the group promises a range of financial services for UK businesses

Second-hand specialist Computer Exchange has opened seven new stores, including one in Spain. In March, the retailer opened stores in Andover, Redditch, Tooting and Valencia, and earlier this month opened outlets in Bolton, Warrington and Portsmouth. The company’s Leeds shop has also moved to a new location. We’re chuffed to …