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A ‘violent’ UK TV ad for Rockstar’s Bully: Scholarship Edition has escaped a ban, despite 31 complaints from offended viewers. Complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority – which included grievances from those who had suffered from bullying – said the ad ‘glorified, trivialised and encouraged bullying and violence’. According to …

Next-gen has reported that EA cannot acquire Take Two until August 21st due to a Federal Trade Commission request for more information related to the proposed $2 billion deal. EA has agreed to comply with the FTC’s demands, having previously set a decision deadline for Take Two of July 18th. …

Activision’s shareholders have agreed by majority to approve a ‘merger’ with Vivendi Games. The deal between the two video game giants will see the formation of new publishing superpower Activision Blizzard, and was first announced in December. 92 per cent of Activision’s shareholders approved to deal, which is expected to …

Organisers facilitate previously 'rigorous' procedure

Sound design day to feature talks from Rare, Zoe Mode, SCEE and DICE

In the second part of our in-depth Q&A, we chat with Eidosâ?? creative director and head of acquisitions about online games, and how Eidos can, after the Hitman and Tomb Raider movies, exploit the crossover and collaboration with Hollywoodâ?¦

Finding new ideas is best way to overcome UK development 'cost crisis' says Microsoft Game Studios head

Fidget, a brand new website and print magazine dedicated to video gaming ‘for real people’, has launched today . The first issue of the print magazine, which will be distributed free through shops, bars, clubs and games stores, is due later this year. The publication’s team pledges to produce: ‘accessible, …

Fidget, a brand new website and print magazine dedicated to video gaming ‘for real people’, has launched today . The first issue of the print magazine, which will be distributed free through shops, bars, clubs and games stores, is due later this year. The publication’s team pledges to produce: ‘accessible, …

Electronic Arts has taken the top three sots in the latest weekly US PC chart, according to data from the NPD Group. The firm’s Spore Creature Creator debuts at No.1, whilst The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff Expansion pack takes second spot. The firm’s The Sims 2 Double Deluxe nestles …