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Microsoft has predicted that Halo 3, Mass Effect and PGR 4 will go on to become ‘evergreen’ sellers after it added the games to its Xbox 360 Classics Range. The titles will now retail for around 19.99, alongside other Xbox 360 Classics such as Crackdown, Gears Of War and Saints …

Others might be cutting back on new IP, but South Peak has told MCV that it is committed to original ideas.The publisher is releasing a number of titles based on new IP over the next few months – including Velvet Assassin, Raven Squad and Section 8 – as it looks …

The former commercial director of Woolworths has told MCV that games will play a key role” in his new nationwide retail chain. Tony Page has secured 10 million in funding for his new venture, which will contain many of the same product lines of Woolworths. Page says he can acquire …

A new label called Zushi Games launches next month, built from what was previously Zoo Digital Publishing.The original Sheffield-based Zoo was bought by US outfit Greenscreen Inc a year ago, but bosses Ian Stewart and Barry Hatch regained control of the firm via a management buy-out in November. The new …

Indie chain Grainger Games has expanded its presence in the North East by opening the first of four new stores.The indie opened the doors to its new branch in Thornaby, North Yorkshire on Friday March 20th. Three additional branches will be opened over the next two months across the North …

UK trade association and Yorkshire network strengthen deal

Enterprise license will see multiplayer tech integration and long-term consultancy for upcoming titles

Leading UK High Street games specialist GAME has been crowned The Speciality Retailer of the Year winner at last night’s Oracle Retail Week Awards 2009. It beat off competition in the category from the likes of Pets at Home, Ann Summers, La Senza, HMV and Majestic Wine. The gaming industry …

New version sees encoding speed enhancements of up to 10x

The industry is preparing to take to the digital field once more next week as MCV joins forces with Konami to co-host the latest PES Industry Rankings gathering in London. The competition will see a number of top games industry figures lacing their digital boots for the 16 player one-on-one …