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The former chairman of Nintendo Hiroshi Yamauchi is the richest person in Japan, according to Forbes. Yamauchi topped up his personal wealth with more $3 billion in the past year alone, mainly from Wii’s success. According to the article, Japan’s 40 wealthiest businesspeople are worth $89.9 billion, up $10.7 billion …

Austin-based developer reacquires rights to space-opera universe

Best Buy – the massive US electronics retail chain with a large games selection – is set for a massive expansion into the UK and the rest of Europe next year. The news follows a deal between the chain and The Carphone Warehouse, which has sold 50 per cent of …

Could you explain what Martin’s recent change of role will entail, and what it means for the European market’s relationship with you? Martin Spiess: You’ll have to ask Matt. After all, he promoted me… Matt Booty: We would really like for Martin to get more involved worldwide – not just …

Technical lead on Metroid Prime: Hunters joins Turn 10

Californian developer's new SparkWorkz division to be headed by former Microsoft exec

The next chapter in the Doom series is under production, according to id Software. The firm told Game Informer last month that there would be a fourth Doom, although it added no team was currently assigned to the project. "Doom is part of the id Software DNA and demands the …

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for PC, PS2 and 360 is to be re-released on May 16th at a reduced price. The 360 re-issue will be priced at 24.99, whereas the PS2 version will retail for 19.99. There is currently no confirmed price for the PC edition. PES 2008 overtook FIFA …

The boss of EA’s dedicated Sims division, Nancy Smith, has said that The Sims 3 may come to more formats than PC after it is released next year. Smith also revealed that she doesn’t see the title as a ‘casual’ game – and added that, in EA’s eyes, the games …

Autodesk more likely than Microsoft, says new opinion piece.