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Esteemed Japanese games designer Yu Suzuki has retired from his role as R&D creative officer at publisher Sega to assume a position at the company’s AM Plus division. Suzuki has produced many of Sega’s most loved titles, with a portfolio including the likes of Space Harrier, Out Run, Virtua Fighter, …

Every now and then, interviews begin with a list of things that cannot be discussed. This is usually due to an over-zealous PR person, often American. When the shutters go up it’s not pretty or, by definition, very interesting In the case of Eidos, however, it is perfectly reasonable that …

Reports are claiming that the development team behind Mortal Kombat franchise are in active talks with other publishers” over a possible split from current publisher Midway and the formation of a new studio. Kotaku reports that the 50-strong team were pushed into the move for, amongst other reasons, the withholding …

Download distribution service to offer complete Unreal back catalogue

Having claimed the top spot in the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All formats Top 40 yet again this week, Wii Fit has now set a new UK charts record at Nintendo. The game’s rise to the top also ended the run of successful chart-topping new releases over the last six weeks, which …

Legendary designer retires from role of R&D creative officer though he will remain at the publisher

After an impressive three-week spell at the top of the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40, Capcom’s Resident Evil 5 has finally relinquished its grip – with Nintendo’s Wii Fit recapturing the top spot. Resident Evil 5 still does well, however, clinging onto second position. Also climbing is EA’s FIFA …

Claims that withholding of bonus payments has prompted team to begin talks about establishing new studio

High Street retailer GAME is the host of this year’s Pokmon tour: The Search for Giratina. The tour will feature face painting, balloon modelling, and a free prize draw with Pokmon prizes and GAME gift cards up for grabs. Gamers can also bring their DS along to battle, as well …

Explodemon! heading for PSN, PC and WiiWare later this year