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EA confirmed its commitment to PC gaming in the publisher’s annual European showcase on Friday. At the event the publisher showcased seven of its upcoming titles including free online gaming and PC versions of console classics. The games on display all hailed from the EA Games label – one of …
Read More »BBFC to launch online ratings system
The BBFC is to launch a new online ratings platform for downloadable games. The body admits that BBFC Online has the potential to rival PEGI’s equivalent – which drew much acclaim during Dr. Byron’s Review of young people’s access to inappropriate digital material. BBFC Online is due to be launched …
Read More »Barack Obama talks GTA IV
Democratic leadership candidate Barack Obama yesterday mentioned GTA IV’s release in a speech… without even a hint of moral hysteria. Addressing citizens in Indiana, Obama made reference to the game’s popularity – before seeming to back the industry’s message of it being an ‘adult game for adults’. According to GamePolitics …
Read More »Gamer TV closes doors after 5 years
It’s a sad day for fans of gaming on television – as Gamer TV has announced it is to cease broadcasting after five years. In a statement, the company explained: ‘After being on air continuously since December 2002, Gamer TV, Europe’s most respected games television series, has ended its run …
Read More »Kotick: Im worried about EA/Take Two
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has spoken of his concern over EA’s hostile acquisition bid for Take Two – particularly the mega-publisher’s potential sports potfolio. If EA’s tender offer allows it to take over Take Two, it would own the successful – and critically lauded – 2K Sports range, alongside its …
Read More »Economy will force console prices down, says Activision boss
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has predicted that the slowing economy will put pressure on console manaufacturers to lower the price of their machines. He said that the rising cost of living could render 200-plus hardware a thing of the past, as consumers tightened their belts. Speaking to Reuters, Kotick said: …
Read More »Kongregate raises $3 million investment
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos contributes to Flash game site
Read More »Michael Capps to keynote GCDC
Epic president to shed light on Gears of War 2's development
Read More »Okami dated for Europe
Capcom has confirmed that Okami is to arrive on European shores on Friday June 13th. The Zelda-inspired critically-acclaimed adventure originated on PlayStation 2, and has been ported to Wii with new controls and 480p widescreen mode. It was released in the US on April 15th to favourable reviews (Metacritic rating …
Read More »Booming casual games business gets its own trade website
Intent Media, publisher of Develop and MCV, launches CasualGaming.biz
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