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The Sci-Fi Channel has teamed up with MMO developer Trion to create a hybrid TV/games franchise. According to The LA Times, the ‘groundbreaking’ concept will see fans who play the game actually help shape the show’s story arc with their virtual exploits. "This is the Holy Grail for us, without …

Ninja Gaiden creator sues former employer for unpaid bonuses

Last week, I was seated comfortably overlooking the Mediterranean, well supplied with alcohol and having a look at GarageGamesâ??s intriguing InstantAction technology.

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV has made it five weeks at number one in the ELSPA/ChartTrack All Formats rankings – seeing off a stern challenge from Codemasters’ Race Driver: GRID, which debuts in second spot. Sales of GTA IV dropped 22 per cent in the week, but it still manages …

Ex-Sony Online SVP of biz dev joins MMO studio

Ubisoft has detailed its European line up for the rest of the year, with fresh dates for Soul Calibur and Tom Clancy titles. Soul Calibur Legends – a Wii adventure set in the Soul Calibur universe – is scheduled to arrive on August 29th, four weeks after Soul Calibur IV …

Speakers from Arenanet, Blitz Games, Linden Labs, CCP and Jagex set for July 29th event

Sierra has teamed up with MCV to offer five lucky readers a copy of the game on Xbox 360 and PS3 – and a very cool Bourne T-shirt. To be in with a shout answer the following question: Who wrote the Bourne novels? A) Robert LudlumB) Robert WagnerC) Robert Williams …

Square Enix has launched the official website for upcoming release Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The portal offers fans information about the game’s story and the latest news and pre-order deals – as well as media assets and free game related downloads. Crisis Core is due for a European release …

Sega is embarking on its first re-marketing of a catalogue title in a bid to keep Mario and Sonic in the UK All Formats top five until Christmas. The ambitious target has been set after the Wii and DS title clocked up 1.2m sales in the UK since launch last …