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With the Manhunt 2 saga still far from passed , Rockstar is now staring another gaming controversy in the face as forces begin to gather in oppositio to its upcoming release of Bully: Scholarship Edition on Xbox 360 and Wii. CVG reports that the DSGi group, which owns High Street …
Read More »XBLA title Undertow free following Live problems
After previously saying that it would seek to compensate members after many experienced Xbox Live troubles over the Christmas period, Microsoft has confirmed that it is to offer recently released shooter Undertow free next week. Major Nelson spills the beans on his blog, linking to fellow Microsoft blog Gamerscore, which …
Read More »Analysts claim Apple lacks game strategy
This week’s Macworld Expo has snared headlines thanks to the introduction of ‘the world’s thinnest notebook’, but despite an announcement from EA that Will Wright’s long-awaited Spore will have a simultaneous Mac and PC release, analysts are saying Apple still lacks a real strategy for the games industry. To read …
Read More »UK games development salaries on the rise
Middle and senior level artist, designer and producer roles see wage jump; slight rise for programmers
Read More »More GDC sessions detailed
Old and new clash: Puzzle Quest designer and Ralph H. Baer to speak
Read More »SCi share price continues to soar
Today’s astounding recovery of SCi’s share price shows no sign of halting following the exodus of the management team. The Britsoft company’s stock had risen by a whopping 59.38 per cent at midday – up to 76.5 pence. The price has now settled to 74 pence – an overall rise …
Read More »HAVE YOUR SAY: What now for SCi?
How do you think SCi can get back on its feet after losing Jane Cavanagh, Bill Ennis and Rob Murphy? Is a sale now inevitable? Who do you think will swoop for the Britsoft firm? Or do you believe SCi can bounce back with the release of Tomb Raider: Underworld? …
Read More »Capcom asks GRIN for more Bionic
Swedish team working on console remake will make digital download reiteration, too
Read More »AIAS announces 2008 awards nominees
2K Boston, Infinity Ward lead nomination round
Read More »Sony pledges regular SingStore updates
Despite Sony’s billing that the PS3 version of SingStar would launch with over 300 songs available to download online, the 60-odd songs currently available and lack of updates since release has annoyed some gamers – but Sony has now promised to ramp up its online support of the title. Semi-official …
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