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Mario Kart Wii has held onto the top spot in the official UK software Chart – as the top five remains unchanged from last week . According to ELSPA/GFK-ChartTrack data, both Mario Kart and Wii Fit enjoyed a boost in sales, both up 12 per cent on the previous week. …

Cologne-based event Gamescom will take over from Leipzig Games Convention as the key European trade and consumer event in 2009, says a statement just released by the organiser of the new BIU-backed show. While Leipzig Games Convention was declared a huge success and attracted over 200,000 people this year, German …

Take Two and EA have both signed a confidentiality agreement that will see any possible takeover remain a secret affair until the deed is done. EA has extended its bid for the Rockstar parent five times since February – but there will be no more public announcements in future. The …

New report says government should increase support of local industry to help it compete globally

Gamestation has revealed that its current head of marketing Jon Brook will be leaving the retailer in September, with Emma Kitching and Anna Downing promoted to head of marketing and senior marketing manager respectively. Kitching joined Gamestation from Northern Foods and has gained three years of experience within the firm’s …

Futuremark making new title using DX graphics benchmark

Crytek head to talk future of games graphics at Singapore event

Capcom and Grin's download remake has 'set a standard in digital gaming' with 130,000 units sold

MMO developer to use Physics, Animation and Behaviour components for console and PC projects

Sony’s much-hyped Home project is on track and an announcement is on its way, SCEE president David Reeves has told MCV. Speaking in the aftermath of Sony’s big Leipzig Games Convention conference, he said: There is no new news, and it’s completely on track. The closed beta has just ended …