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Read More »Take Two responds to EA inaction
Take Two has responded to EA’s decision to let the deadline for its acqusition bid pass. The Rockstar parent has stated that it is ‘looking forward’ to convincing the megapublisher it is worth more than the $26-per-share bid. If tonight’s deadline passes without a deal, EA will enter into Take-Two’s …
Read More »COMPETITION: Win a copy of Driving Theory Training
Atari is offering three lucky winners a copy of its DS new game to help with driving tests, Driving Theory. The title features over 1,000 questions from the official theory test for car and motorcyclists. It contains a Realistic Training Mode and Exam Mode and challenging games – including Park …
Read More »More I Am Alive on the way?
Ubisoft’s executive director Alain Corre has hinted to MCV that the publisher is likely to release a string of sequels to its upcoming action title I Am Alive. The firm showed off an impressive teaser trailer of the survival title at E3, and it has garnered plenty of column inches …
Read More »Woolworths rejects Iceland buyout bid
Shares in the Woolworths Group PLC jumped 15 per cent today, on the news that it had rejected a takeover bid from Iceland Foods Ltd for its retail division – owner of the frozen foods supermarket. Stock rose to 7.66p-per-share, according to Bloomberg. The chain said Iceland’s bid was ‘unacceptable’ …
Read More »EA allows Take Two bid to expire
EA will allow its latest offer for Take Two to expire tonight after Electronic Arts accepted Take Two’s offer of a management presentation to its suitor containing non-public information. An exchange of letters between EA CEO John Riccitiello and executive chairman of the board of directors of Take Two Strauss …
Read More »APB to use PhysX
Realtime Worlds opts to use Nvidia's physics technology in upcoming MMO
Read More »Artificial Technology unveils EKI One
New AI middleware aims to bring emotion to virtual characters
Read More »EA Games needs to embrace online ‘as fast as it possibly can’
Label president Gibeau says studios are moving 'from a fire-and-forget model to a service model'; wants more online titles
Read More »Sainsburys gameplan revealed
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it will ramp up its efforts in the gaming space to maintain and grow its market share. We’re going after games big time,” Gurdeep Hunjan, Sainsbury’s DVD and games buyer, told MCV. Games is the biggest opportunity by far in the entertainment area and we’re in …
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