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All is as it was at the top of the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 this week as Capcom’s action shooter Resident Evil 5 and Nintendo’s fitness sensation Wii Fit cling on to first and second spots respectively. Further success comes for Capcom in the shape of Street Fighter …

UK publisher Slitherine has told MCV that the PSP still offers a significant opportunity for game makers. March 20th saw Slitherine release strategy game Military History Commander: Europe at War Gold on the PSP, which the UK-based company hopes will ape the success of its previous title for the handheld, …

Industry legend Chris Deering believes that the market needs to eradicate the ‘stigma’ surrounding games amongst parents and educators – echoing the recent words of Sony UK boss Ray Maguire on MCV. Speaking at the recent Games Based Learning conference, Deering said that many stakeholders in UK education still believed …

Codemasters has pledged to support its impressive 2009 line-up with the biggest PR and marketing campaign in its history. The UK-based firm showcased its upcoming release slate during its Best of British event last week, demoing new titles in the Operation Flashpoint, Dirt and Overlord franchises, as well as new …

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Nintendo is bringing the most anticipated hardware of the year to retail next week – and we’ve been given a sneak peek. You can read our special preview of Nintendo’s DSi here.

Nintendo’s always been super-generous with its prizes, but this time it’s pulled out all the stops. Get this: you could win a DSi, the hottest format of the moment, delivered direct to you on the day it’s released, April 3rd. To be in with a shout, just answer the following …