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SF author and futurist to talk on computer entertainment 35 years from now

Despite vocal disappointment over this year’s E3 from some high profile members of the global industry, the ESA has confirmed to MCV that the show will definitely go ahead again in 2009. However, the organisation was unable to answer questions on whether the size or location of the show would …

Capcom has promised that Resident Evil 5 is not about to shy away from gore in a bid to get a lower age certification. We’re never going to create a gore-free Resident Evil title to try and get a lower rating as it’s a game about the horror experience and …

Excitement building for 2008 Develop Industry Excellence Awards, which take place next week

Universal is producing a video game adaptation of its recent movie release Wanted – with more self-financed, cinema-based licences planned. The studio – famous for creating movies such as Jaws, Jurassic Park and The Blues Brothers – is to ‘selectively finance its own games whilst still licensing out the majority …

Hollywood studio Paramount has unveiled the first step in its games publishing strategy, revealing that it has signed up casual games firm Legacy to make games based on a number of its classic romantic comedies. Clueless, Mean Girls and Pretty in Pink are the movies getting the first games treatment. …

GAMEFEST 08: New version adds compute shaders for GPGPU; completely compatible with DirectX 10 hardware

The Wii has been crowned the fastest-selling console ever down under after Nintendo Australia revealed that it has beaten PS2 and DS to the half a milion sales milestone. Gamespot Australia reports that Wii only took 84 weeks to top the 500,000 units mark, while previous record holders PS2 and …

At GAMEFEST 08, Seattle, Microsoft revealed online features of Games for Windows Live will now be offered free to gamers. Previously Games For Windows Live users had to pay a premium to use the facility, but as part of a major revamp of the system the firm has waived subscription …

UKT&I award opens doors to providing financial support for UK exporters