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Research results: overall * 82 per cent of consumers feel the games are just as enjoyable with ads, and two-thirds feel the ads are not intrusive * The majority of strong opinioned consumers, both positive and negative, are positive about ads in games; over 70 per cent feel better about …

The reason is the potential ramifications of the Byron Review – and the subsequent consultation between publishers and Government over pan-Euro PEGI age ratings versus increased powers for the BBFC here in Britain. I have to be careful what I say next. After all, simply reporting on the debate has …

Electronic Arts has today apologised for a culturally sensitive blunder in UEFA Euro 2008 – in which the Northern Ireland football team stand to The Soldier’s Song, traditionally sung at United Ireland sporting events. A regional newspaper in Northern Ireland reports that fans reacted with ‘surprise’ to hear the anthem …

Expects to complete transaction in the coming weeks

Capcom has announced that it is to open a new office in France, joining the family of current European HQs in the UK and Germany. According to a company release: ‘Capcom positions the expansion of its overseas sales network as one of its highest priorities. The company believes that more …

Earthworm Jim creator awarded Doctorate of Science for industry efforts

New version adds advanced terrain system

Sony is to launch a new slimmed-down version of PS2 in Europe in October – as predicted by MCV back last year. According to The Economic Times, the new model will have a built-in AC power adapter and will launch simultaneously in India and Europe. However, the price of the …

The new open-world racer will be coming to Europe on October 10th, with the US release arriving a couple of days earlier on the 7th. The 360 and PS3 titles will be developed by Rockstar San Diego, with Rockstar London working on PSP title Midnight Club: LA Remix. With no …

GAME told MCV this week that it reserves the right to challenge retail and publishing boundaries with ‘own brand’ initiatives – but has promised there is no pipeline of products on the way for Christmas. A level of hysteria has been growing amongst publishers with rumours that GAME had already …