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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 …

ChartTrack has confirmed to MCV that the first half of 2008 has broken all previous records and become the most successful ever. Games retail has benefitted hugely from the release of major titles including GTA IV, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii and Metal Gear Solid 4, while ‘long tail’ and …

Whether or not a formalised plan comes together to bring in UK buyers remains to be seen, but major chunks of European retail are well and truly sold on IDEF. This business-only show, which prohibits media attendance, ran for the third time in Cannes last week and once again received …