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Total software units: 75.9m (Up 16 per cent on 2006) Total software value: 1.72billion (Up 25 per cent on 2006) Total console software (units): 58.2 million (Up 26 per cent on 2006) Total console software (value): 1.41bn (Up 34 per cent on 2006) Console handheld (units): 21.4m (Up 45 per …

Call goes out for 2D and 3D games made with XNA Game Studio

Monkey Island and adventure game alum's new game DeathSpank to be published by Canadian independent studio

Dutch dev plans casual game for Nintendo's downloadable game service

Many gamers have been holding on to the hope that Nintendo’s Virtual Console service will one day play host to Rare’s rich catalogue of retro titles – but online rumours suggest that Xbox 360’s Live Arcade might pip it to the post. Xbox Evolved claims that a joint agreement between …

Regional investment agency Codeworks says area is set for digital industry spike

Centre to encourage game development in the Niagara region

Competition calls for Flash-based games built by developers and aspiring designers

Director general of trade body ELSPA Paul Jackson has met with Julian Brazier MP to discuss a proposed Private Members Bill in relation to game rating classification. Brazier’s bill could result in the classification of films and games to come under the scrutiny of Parliament, and cause a major shake-up …

A new mint green PSP has will be launched in Japan, designed to attract female consumers, reported Next Generation . Set for a February 28th debut, it is the latest in the multicoloured Blume series, which Sony says is designed ‘to match their lifestyles and preferences.’