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Though it might seem insignificant compared to the recent decision from Warner, the latest studio to pull out of HD-DVD production could deliver an equally large blow to HD-DVD’s survival chances. TGdaily reports that leading hi-def pornography film studio Digital Playground has withdrawn its support of HD-DVD and instead backed …

HP extended its lead in global PC shipments in the fourth quarter, despite moves by Dell to increase its retail presence during the period. To read the story in full, head over to MCV sister site PC Retail.

Suda 51-developed Wii title No More Heroes is a key release for ambitious Rising Star Games as it enters its biggest ever year. The publisher is set to continue its fruitful partnership with Hudson by releasing five titles from the company in March across PSP, DS and Wii. In total, …

DLS-CSB aims to launch course by 2009

Despite courting select developers Mac and iPod firm lacks games strategy, say analysts

Chief executive of Codemasters Rod Cousens has asserted that his company will be top of the hitlist of any media giant looking to acquire a games company. Speaking exclusively to MCV in an extensive interview, Cousens said that he believed the time was ripe for media conglomerates to purchase leading …

Family-friendly publisher The Game Factory is gearing up for its biggest ever year of releases, with 12 titles set to hit retail in 2008. First up are DS titles Build-A-Bear Workshop and Bratz Ponyz 2, due in March and summer respectively. And more exciting” product signings and new IP will …

Publisher Sega has dug deep for MCV readers and come up with five copies of The Club to give away. To grab the lot, answer the following question and hope to be picked out of the hat first… What is the name of the development team responsible for The Club? …

Cult shooter Geometry Wars hits Wii tomorrow – and publisher Vivendi is confident that its critical success can translate into impressive sales. The release has been subject to several improvements over the original Xbox Live title and has been wowing the critics, product marketing executive Gary Chantler told MCV: Everyone’s …

Outsource specialist furthers Chinese development