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The latest release schedule from Sony Europe has confirmed the release dates of three big hitting titles in the UK – namely Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2. Videogamer.com reports that September will see the release of Guerrilla FPS Killzone 2 and Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet. Insomniac’s Resistance 2 will follow …

Eidos Montreal head responds to Firebrand CEO's criticism of Quebec's tax breaks

Following Take Two’s stern rejection of EA’s $26 per share offer for the firm earlier today , Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has stated that he believes the publisher’s board has made an error of judgement. We’re frankly surprised by Take Two’s rejection of EA’s offer,” Pachter stated. Although many of …

Although many of the points raised by Take-Two’s Board are entirely true, we are somewhat amused that they are raised as negotiating points. Our point-by-point thoughts: 1. EA’s offer represented over a 50% premium to Take-Two’s closing price, and to its 200 day moving average share price. Take-Two shares have …

Brash might not be the biggest name in games publishing at the moment, but the new outfit has some big ideas and even bigger aspirations. Founded last June, Brash is unique in that rather than simply dedicating a large portion of its business to licensed games, it’s devoting its entire …

PayByCash support added for MMO middleware

Shortly before Take Two clarified its stance concerning EA’s proposed takeover, Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Wienkes stated that he believes EA will up its $26 per share offer for its publishing rival. He also upped his recommendation of EA’s shares, stating that he believes they will soon be on the …

In a new official response to the recent approach for the firm by rival EA, Take Two has said that it is prepared to consider entering into discussions with third parties about a possible business combination” – but not until after Grand Theft Auto IV is released next month . …

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Leading US movie rental firm Netflix has surveyed a number of its members about their interest in streaming movies from Microsoft’s Xbox Live service, Reuters reports. A spokesperson for the firm said that the move didn’t necessarily indicate a forthcoming agreement between itself and Microsoft, though it did add that …