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When Paramount’s global digital media boss Alex Carloss told MCV the firm was very, very excited about the growth in interactive entertainment” back in February, he wasn’t kidding. Last Friday, Variety revealed that the film distribution giant had officially announced its arrival as a games publisher – no doubt causing …

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Third-party accessory provider Mad Catz has agreed into a licence agreement with Arsenal Football Club plc to produce customised video game controllers and accessories that carry with the team’s brand. The multi-year agreement provides Mad Catz with rights to distribute the products throughout Europe. Mad Catz plans to develop Arsenal-branded …

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Interplay is developing a new MMO version of its Fallout franchise – after ‘borrowing’ the rights back to its old licence from current franchise-owner Bethesda. The firm – which has resurfaced this year – also plans to create sequels to some of its most successful games, including Earthworm Jim, Dark …

Wii users will be able to stream a plethora of BBC programmes from midnight tonight, when a message will be sent to all UK-based Wii consoles currently connected to the internet informing users of the new service. Existing Wii owners will then be able to watch BBC iPlayer content through …

The Advertising Standards Authority has outlawed an Eidos advertising campaign for Kane & Lynch. The body has ordered Eidos not to print or broadcast the ads again, after upholding 26 complaints and calling the promotion ‘graphic’ and ‘shocking’. One press ad shows a gagged woman, crying and having her head …

The PC version of Mass Effect will hit stores on Tuesday, May 28th in North America and Friday, June 6th in Europe – a delay to the title’s initial release date of May 6th. The title will be published by EA, following Microsoft’s success with the title as a first-party …

Sega has confirmed yesterday’s report on Develop that it has closed its racing studio. Next-Gen was the first site to report on a statement to the press from the publisher. It reads: ‘Regrettably Sega today announced that it is to commence consultation regarding the unfortunate closure of the Sega Racing …

Ubisoft has told MCV that Haze on PS3 will definitely be released on Friday, May 23rd in Europe. After initially confirming its release date of May 22nd, then changing it last month, fans have been eagerly anticipating the news – and the rubber stamped date is sure to be popular …