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Publisher Hudson has announced that Bomberman 2 for Nintendo DS will explode onto shelves February 13th. The game boasts a ‘visual make-over,’ a more open play area and the chance for gamers to customise Bomberman’s appearance and capabilities. The title also features a full Wi-Fi mode, where up to eight …

Developer moves on to mobile platform with Brain Surge

Global President of 2K Christoph Hartmann has told MCV that Bioshock has the potential to emulate the Star Wars series – and that the publisher might even create five sequels to the 2007 smash hit. However, Hartman was careful to promise fans that 2K won’t cash in” on the title. …

A new report entitled Media Democracy from research firm Deloitte claims that gaming is no longer a popular pursuit for just lonely teens, and has now become a significant family activity. It claims that the average media-consuming Brit now spends 6.6 hours per week playing games either on consoles or …

Sega has confirmed Aliens: Colonial Marines is still on course for a 2009 release, estimating the Gearbox shoot-‘em-up will arrive some time in Q1. Concerns arose after lower than expected sales of the studio’s previous title, Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway, sparking rumours that Sega would cut the funding on …

Sculpting tool now available for Apple platforms

EA Sports has announced a new football title for DS, due for release in March. Football Academy is a collection of mini-games and challenges that improves football knowledge. The game offers a way to learn football strategy, positioning and technique. Players build their knowledge by completing tasks and take their …

UK Developer confident Sony handheld can maintain consumer interest

Quantic Dreams founder and CEO David Cage has spoken out again criticisms of mature content in video games, claiming their effect is no different to that of TV, films or books. In an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine UK, Cage said: I don’t think we do anything worse than what …

Despite the economic downturn, British retailers sold a record number of games, DVDs and music in 2008 – with video games ahead of the pack, establishing the medium as the most successful entertainment business of the ear. The Entertainment Retailers Association has revealed that its members a total of 485.8 …